Ancient divorce papers discovered

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A divorce certificate dating back to 1900 found in the Mogao Grottoes of China painted an unexpectedly beautiful picture of a peaceful separation, reported Bohai Morning Post on Wednesday.

A divorce paper from the eighteenth century. [Photo/jwb.com]

A divorce paper from the eighteenth century. [Photo/jwb.com]

In the certificate, the couple's loving past was first recounted, and their separation was blamed on the circle of life. Finally, they bless each other with beauty, long life and hopes that they will each find the right partner soon.

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