Archaeologists believe tomb belongs to notorious general Cao Cao (China)

Chinese archaeologists have unearthed a large third-century tomb which they say could be that of Cao Cao, the politician and general infamous in East Asia for his Machiavellian tactics.

The tomb, discovered in Xigaoxue village near the ancient city of Anyang in Henan Province, has an epitaph and inscription that appear to refer to Cao Cao, Central China Television said on Sunday.

The tomb contains the remains of a man in his 60s, corresponding to Cao Cao's age at his death, and two women.