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Ding Tomb Museum
Nine Dragon Nine Phoenix Crown Unearthed at the Ding Tomb
As if their underground palace at the Ding Tomb was not enough, the Ding Tomb also has a small museum off to the side. It was not very obvious as you might think that it was a souvenir shop. But closer inspection here reveals a treasure trove of interesting artifacts. Back when the Ding Tomb was first excavated in the 1950s, a lot of the artifacts there were not carefully handled and a lot were lost due to deterioration. However some of the more durable items made it.
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