AT the cemetery of the ‘Marquis of Haihun’ in East China’s Jiangxi Province, the identity of a tomb owner has been confirmed to be the eldest son of the controversial Chinese emperor Liu He.

Grandson of Emperor Wu — who was known as one of the greatest rulers of the Han Dynasty — Liu He was given the title “Marquis of Haihun” after he was unseated as emperor, having only lasted 27 days. He was dethroned by the royal faction for his lack of morals and talent.

Archaeologists said that a metal seal reading “Liu Chongguo” was unearthed from the fifth tomb at the Marquis of Haihun site.

Researchers believe that Liu Chongguo was the eldest son of the Haihun Marquis Liu He, reported Xinhua.

Li Cunxin, a researcher with the Chinese Society of Social Sciences, said the seal was discovered along with jade, crystal and agate in the tomb. However, no remains of bones or teeth have been discovered as of yet.

Yang Jun, head of the archaeological team, said only a few items have been found in the nearby No. 4 tomb, and the No. 6 tomb has not yet been excavated, since work started in 2011.

The Marquis of Haihun cemetery covers roughly 40,000 square meters and contains eight tombs and a chariot burial site.

After a five-year study of the tombs, experts have declared them the best-preserved royal tombs of the Western Han Dynasty ever discovered in China.

The Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 25 A.D.) was founded by Liu Pang, a commoner who became known as Emperor Kao Tsu. It is said to be one of the most prosperous periods in China’s history.

Remarkable photos show the luxurious valuables unearthed in the tomb so far. (Xinhua)