These rare treasures could paint a better picture of China before it unified
A collection of artifacts has been found in one of the largest and most complex Chu-era burials ever found. This cache is ...
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A 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Uncovered by Archaeologists May Be a Gateway to a Lost Kingdom
Ritual practices: Revealed through unique burial customs and ceremonial artifacts. This site continues to deepen our understanding of prehistoric China, cementing its place as a pivotal chapter in ...
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In Shaanxi, a Long-Buried Han Dynasty Tomb Is a Study in Power
The discovery sheds light on the burial customs and power dynamics of one of China’s most influential eras. Tian, who served under Emperors Wu and Zhao, rose to prominence during the dynasty’s golden ...
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First king in China? Archaeologists uncover extra-large tomb at Neolithic burial site
The ancient burial complex is estimated to ... to the mid-to-late period of the Neolithic Dawenkou Culture that appeared mainly in some of China's central provinces, including modern-day Shandong ...