Dear all,
Victor Mair calls our attention to the following archaeological find. Thanks, Victor.
Best,
Tony
Anthony DeBlasi
Secretary-Treasurer
T'ang Studies Society
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From: "Victor Mair" <vmair(a)sas.upenn.edu>
Subject: tomb
PLEASE SHARE WITH THE WHOLE TANG STUDIES LIST and all others who might be interested
Was she Turkic? Toba?
Stunning news!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shangguan_Wan%27er
She was a formidable woman, nearly the equal of Empress Wu Zetian, whom she served as personal secretary -- read the Wikipedia article and its links.
I'M TRYING TO GET HOLD OF THE EPITAPH AND WILL SHARE IT AS SOON AS I HAVE IT.
China finds ancient tomb of 'female prime minister'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24059286
The ancient tomb of a female politician in China, described as the country's "female prime minister", has been discovered, Chinese media say.
The tomb of Shangguan Wan'er, who lived from 664-710 AD, was recently found in Shaanxi province. Archaeologists confirmed the tomb was hers this week.
Tomb of China’s woman prime minister: The life and lovers of politician who served first female emperor and was eventually executed in a palace coup
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2418543/Tomb-Chinas-woman-prime-min…
With good photos, including of the very important epitaph , and a video (you have to wait a while for it to play after you click on it).
all best,
Victor
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