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Zhao Mo

d. c. 122 BCE · 2nd century BCE · Also known as Emperor Wen of Nanyue

Zhao Mo was the second king of Nanyue, grandson of its founder Zhao Tuo, reigning from 137 BCE. He relied on the Han dynasty for help against Minyue. His tomb, found in Guangzhou in 1983, contained a jade burial suit, gold seals and many objects mixing Han, Chu and Yue traditions, and is now a museum.

Zhao Mo
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