The article describes the discovery of a well-preserved 300-year-old burial in China, where the body turned black a day after the casket was opened.

The burial is associated with the Qin Dynasty, and the man’s face, initially perfectly preserved, started turning black within hours of exposure.

The body was unearthed on October 10 at a construction site in a two-meter-deep pit in the province of Henan, China. The individual’s face, exposed after the coffin was opened, began to darken rapidly.

The article speculates that the blackening might be unintentional and related to the preservation methods or unintentional exposure to air.

According to Dr. Lukas Nickel, a specialist in Chinese art and archaeology at SOAS, University of London, the preservation process, which includes burials in a lacquered coffin sealed with clay, might have unintentionally led to the blackening.

The Qin Dynasty, lasting from 1644 to 1912, was known for its strict control over burials and elaborate burial rituals.

Historian Dong Hsiung suggests that the clothes on the body indicate a high-ranking individual from the Qin Dynasty, possibly an official or high-ranking military officer.

The burial includes well-preserved funeral items such as ceramics, ancient writings, and other relics.

The article notes that in 2011, a 700-year-old mummy was discovered in excellent condition in eastern China, belonging to the Ming Dynasty.

The discovery of well-preserved burials provides valuable insights into ancient Chinese burial practices, customs, and the lifestyle of different dynasties.