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Chinese chess pieces, DIY by ancient soldiers, found on Great Wall (1/5)

2014-05-06 10:19 Ecns.cn Web Editor:Wang Yuxia
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Tens of Chinese chess pieces, used by ancient soldiers, are found during the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty repair work at Funing county in Qinhuangdao city of north China's Hebei province on May 5, 2014. The chess pieces, made from soil, are engraved with Chinese characters by knives or sharp weapons. [Photo/CFP]

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