Cao Cao's Tomb found!

Chinese archaeologists say they have unearthed a tomb that they believe may belong to a legendary third century politician and general.
They say the tomb, in Henan province, has an epitaph and inscription which suggest it may belong to Cao Cao, the founder of the ancient state of Wei.
Jenny Wivell reports.
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Major big event to all the fans of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which continue to create an ever growing mythical ethos, thanks to continued popularization in movies such as Red Cliff, video games like Sangoku Musou, also known as Dynasty Warriors, and even anime such as Souten Kouro.

Timing comes good as Souten Kouro is a recent 2009 broadcast anime made by the director of Vampire Hunter D. Basically, it chronicles the life and rise of a young Cao Cao. The Japanization of his name would be Sou-Sou.

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Chinese archaeologists say they have unearthed a tomb that they believe may belong to a legendary third century politician and general.
They say the tomb, in Henan province, has an epitaph and inscription which suggest it may belong to Cao Cao, the founder of the ancient state of Wei.
Jenny Wivell reports.
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I wonder how they can definitively show this is Cao Cao's tomb. Cao Cao was very suspitious in nature. Since he had so many enemies, he seriously worried about people messing with his body. that's why, in legend, he had about 72 tombs (or is it 36?). How do they show this is THE one? Plus, Cao Cao probably would not actually allow his real tomb to be labeled. Any hint of his real tomb would increase the chances of himself being exposed. If they actually found things like "This tomb belongs to Cao Cao", I would say this is another fake one, intended to mislead people.

Of course, they may have found important artifacts that have been linked to Cao Cao, such as his beloved swords, etc. etc. That would be something interesting. It is also possible that he could have his belongings systematically distributed in those fake tombs to mislead people. I look forward to more info on this.

Experts deny that Legend of Cao Cao 72 suspected mass tombs,since ancient times, rumors Cao Cao, for their own construction of 72 tombs, ‧ to prevent others rob his tomb.

the video for Cao Cao's tomb found, his remains and skulls is found, but already had been moved out by authorities.

cao cao has so many enemies,before his dead he make elaborate plan to conceal his tomb.
By contrast,one of his rival Sun Chien,His tomb is in huangzhou,remain intact,this is due to great respect for him.

Cao Cao was a great general,but was also known for his brutality.

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but was also known for his brutality.

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To what references to you make your claim that he is known for his brutality. We are well aware that he is a great general, a good tactician and to certain extend, a good politician too. He know how to use talents and stuff like that, but as to his brutality... please enlighten us with some references.

If you mean by forcing the young Han king to kill his empress (or was it concubine) who was pregnant, I hardly think that is brutality... and it was only one example. Plus if you look at history, Cao Cao had to get rid of his potential adversaries... and that was just part of his adversaries.

I just hope it is not raided already........... When I lived near Luo Yang, archaeologists had dug up a couple of large emperor scale tombs and found used candles and coke cans in them.....

Maybe they invited coke a couple of thousands years ago... lol...

Anyway, the report already said that the tomb had been raided before. Just hope that not alot of the articles are being stolen.

By contrast,one of his rival Sun Chien,His tomb is in huangzhou,remain intact,this is due to great respect for him.

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Sun Quan was a loser who had a complete lack of ambition. Sun Ce was such a better ruler/general.