Table 1 Detailed information of the four Medicago samples
From: New archaeobotanical evidence for Medicago from the Astana Cemetery in Turpan, Xinjiang
Sample code | Plant species | Plant organ and quantity | Tomb number | Location | Age | Origin of age | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Medicago sativa | Six broken pods | 2004TAM409:10 | A pottery basin | AD 304–439 | Structure of the tomb and characteristic of the unearthed cultural relics | [20] |
2 | Medicago lupulina | Two pods | 73TAM214:75 | Unclear | AD 665 | Unearthed epitaph with a dating text of AD 665 | |
3 | Medicago lupulina | Three pods | 73TAM214:143 | Unclear | AD 665 | Unearthed epitaph with a dating text of AD 665 | |
4 | Medicago sativa | Numerous chopped stems and leaves as well as intact pods | 73TAM519:10 | A pillow | AD 642 | Unearthed epitaph with a dating text of AD 642 |