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Title: Traditional Chinese Funeral Excavation: A Nighttime Ritual
Script:
This isn’t a construction rescue — it’s a traditional funeral ritual in Northwest China.

When someone passes away, the grave is dug in two steps:

1. First, a narrow, rectangular pit is dug vertically into the ground.
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2. Then, a second rectangular chamber is excavated horizontally from the side, with an arched entrance.

The excavator operator worked nonstop, even through the night, to get the job done. He lowered two workers into the pit using the bucket:

One shovels dirt out of the side chamber.
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The other uses a pickaxe to smooth the walls of the main pit.

This is a solemn, labor-intensive tradition, carried out with deep respect for the deceased.

⚠️ Safety Note: While this is a cultural practice, working in deep, unshored trenches carries significant risks.