河南安阳确认发现曹操墓

该墓穴占地约800平方米，带有一条38米通向地底墓室的墓道。考古学家表示该墓穴曾多次被盗，但经遗留下的铁质石质文物表明该墓主身份高贵。专家参考了大量历史文献，如三国志曾记载，曹操遗令中指示的墓地描述与西高穴大致吻合。并且法医鉴定墓穴中发现的一具头盖骨属于66岁的男性，而曹操死时正是66岁。

曹操是三国时期有名的战略家、政治家、文学家。他为曹魏的建立奠定了基础，并被后世尊称为魏武帝。虽然常被描述为暴君，但他在诗歌和武术方面也有非凡成就。

Archeologists have discovered a sprawling tomb complex near the ancient city of Anyang, in Henan Province. After consulting historical documents and comparing other cultural relics, they say the tomb most likely belonged to Cao Cao, a prominent figure during ancient China's Three Kingdoms period more than 2,000 years ago.

The elaborate tomb covers 800 square meters, with a 38-meter passage leading to an underground chamber. Archeologists say the site had been repeatedly robbed over the centuries. However, inscriptions on surviving iron and stone artifacts suggest that the tomb's occupant was high-ranking.

" We have found one tapering jade tablet, which is an indicator of a tomb's level. Only emperors' tombs contain such burial articles. Inscriptions on the tablet also suggests its owner could be Cao Cao. "

Experts have consulted various historical documents, such as The History of the Three Kingdoms, for clues to Cao Cao's life. They know that Cao Cao once issued an order concerning where he was to be buried after he died. The description roughly corresponds to the discovered tomb's location.

Experts also retrieved three skulls from the burial site. Forensic analysis revealed one of them belonged to a male about 66 years of age. Cao Cao is said to have died at 66. Other objects found at the site included a sword and scabbard. They are being treated for future study.

If the tomb is indeed Cao Cao's, archeologists hope that by studying the artifacts contained within, they can flesh out the life and personality of the legendary Chinese ruler.

Here is the brief of a profile of the famous figure from ancient China. Cao Cao was a military strategist, statesman, and writer in ancient China's Three Kingdoms period. He laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled Emperor Wu of the Wei State. Although often portrayed as a merciless ruler, Cao Cao was also skilled in poetry and martial arts.