Mancheng Han Tombs

Horse and carriage - 20

In the early years of Western Han (the Han Dynasty was divided into the West Han (206 B.C.-24 A.D.) and Eastern Han (25-220 A.D.). Hebei's science and culture flourished together with a further development in agriculture and handicraft. Liu Sheng, Prince Jing of the Zhongshan State, was the son of Emperor Jing Di and brother of Emperor Wu Di (not from a same mother). He was made king of the Zhongshan in the 3rd year of the Qianyuan's reign of Emperor Jing Di (154 B.C.) and died in the fourth year of the Yuanding' reign of Emperor Wu Di (113 B.C.). His capital was set up in Nulu (present-day Dingzhou City).