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A rare case of tomb raiding at a historic site has come to light in the outlying island of Kinmen. The incident was reported at the Tomb of Chen Hsien, a traditional burial site with a history stretching back 600 years. The grave robbers stole several items, which are still being inventoried. Police have collected evidence at the site, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau has increased patrols at historic sites in the county. Violators could face up to 5 years behind bars.

The raiders left a large hole at the top of the tomb, after digging through several layers of soil. The deceased, Chen Hsien, was the first person from Kinmen to ever pass the imperial examination during the Ming Dynasty, making him an important historical figure locally. His tomb is considered one of four famous graves in the archipelago. The tomb is set in front of a huge monolith and is designed following the principles of fengshui. The robbing has alarmed heritage conservationists, but also Chen’s descendents, who say that they’d never imagined someone would do something so outrageous.

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