The main coffin discovered in the cemetery of Haihunhou in Nanchang, the capital of East China's Jiangxi province last year, has reportedly been transferred to a laboratory for further archeological study.

The cemetery, which dates back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC- 25 AD), covers more than 40,000 square meters and contains eight tombs as well as a chariot burial site built within walls that stretch for more than 900 meters.

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At the time of discovery, the team of archeologists also found ten tonnes of Wuzhu bronze coins as well as 10,000 other gold, silver and copper items. They additionally unearthed jade articles, wooden tablets and bamboo slips. 

Xin Liang of the Chinese National Museum said that the next stage of the archeological work includes unearthing items that have been locked at the central mausoleum.

Meanwhile, archeologists have long suspected that the main tomb is that of Liu He, the grandson of Emperor Wu -- one of the greatest rulers of the Han Dynasty.

"We're moving it to a laboratory for further research and DNA testing to see if Liu He is in fact the one laid to rest in the main coffin." said Liang.

Liu He was given the title "Haihunhou" after he was deposed as China's Emperor after only ruling for less than 30 days. He was apparently dethroned by the Royal clan due to his lack of talent and morals.

The site is considered the most complete cemetery from the Western Han Dynasty. 

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