Ancient burial site unearthed during construction dig

A burial site likely dating to the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) was discovered Thursday in the Lize Financial Business District of Fengtai district.

Three large structures, each about 80 m long and 10 m wide, were discovered during the excavation. Their history could date back to the Jin Dynasty, which in 1115 established its capital, Zhongdu, in the area of Beijing, an official told Beijing Times.

The official, from the Beijing Administration of Cultural Heritage (BACH), said he believes the find provides rich evidence to prompt further research into the development of the city.