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Noin-Ula burial site
48.3862° N, 106.7550° E
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The Noin-Ula burial site, located in northern Mongolia near the Selenga River, is a significant archaeological site consisting of over 200 large burial mounds. These mounds, approximately 2 meters in height, contain timber burial chambers and are associated with the Xiongnu aristocracy. Excavations have revealed exceptionally preserved artifacts due to the unique freezing conditions of the tombs. The site is notably linked to Wuzhuliu, a historically recognized Xiongnu ruler, whose burial included lavish goods of local, Chinese, and Bactrian origin. The presence of imported artifacts and textiles suggests extensive trade networks along the Silk Road. The Noin-Ula site provides valuable insights into the cultural and political dynamics of the Xiongnu and their interactions with neighboring civilizations during the Late Iron Age and early Classical Period.
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Chinese Cup Inscription
1 BCE
Wuzhuliu's Burial
13 CE
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