Legendary Warlord 曹操 Cao Cao Tomb Unearthed
Chinese archaeologists believe they have found a nearly 1,800-year-old tomb belonging to the legendary ruler Cao Cao 曹操, who was known as a cruel tyrant but also a cunning military strategist and poet.
The tomb is located in central Henan province, not far from the Yellow River and near the city of Anyang, where Cao Cao ruled the Kingdom of Wei from 208 to 220, when he died at age 65, the state China Daily reported Monday.
Source: AFP
This news is not only of great significance to archaeologists but also to readers of the Chinese classic, "Romance of Three Kingdoms."
Cao Cao, as the legendary warlord, 魏王, is one of the major characters in the novel. His cunning, military brilliance and ruthlessness saw him establish a strong foothold for the eventual unification of China after the downfall of the Han empire.
One of 曹操 famous statements was: "Better for me to wrong the world than for the world to wrong me."
If the tomb is indeed Cao Cao's, then he is no longer a fictional character. We can now understand more about the culture, weapons and lifestyle of people living in that era.
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