Images: Ancient Mural Tomb Discovered in China

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The Green Dragon

china mural tomb discovered

(Image credit: Photo courtesy Chinese Archaeology)

Below the sky map is a depiction of four supernatural beings. One of them, the Green Dragon, is seen here.

The Scarlet Bird

china mural tomb discovered

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A depiction of the Scarlet Bird, another supernatural being shown below the sky map.

Zodiac Animals

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Below the four supernatural beings are 12 animals of the zodiac, this one a horse.

Another animal of the Zodiac

china mural tomb discovered

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Another of the zodiac animals below the supernatural beings, this one a hare.

Owen Jarus
Owen Jarus
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Owen Jarus is a regular contributor to Live Science who writes about archaeology and humans' past. He has also written for The Independent (UK), The Canadian Press (CP) and The Associated Press (AP), among others. Owen has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Toronto and a journalism degree from Ryerson University.