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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Oracle bones: 3,250-year-old engraved bones and tortoise shells from ancient China were used to foretell the future
What it is: Tortoise shells or the shoulder blades of oxen that were inscribed with ancient Chinese characters Where it is from: China When it ... became valuable to antique dealers.
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Archaeologists reveal 8,000-year-old bone powder cooking practice in ancient China
The finding was made at the Xielaozhuang (XLZ) site in the Henan province of North China. The site belonged ... in relation to the identification of ancient plant remains, explains Dr. Cui.
Antique glazed tiles from Confucius’ hometown bring timeless beauty to global architecture
In recent years, with the continuous upgrading of China's products and the acceleration of internationalization, many local specialties in China have gradually broken regional boundaries and entered ...
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Vintage enough? World's oldest cheese found on 3,600-year-old mummies in China, scientists extract DNA
A well-aged vintage cheddar may be the pride of ... First unearthed in 2014 alongside mummified remains in China’s Tarim Basin, this ancient treasure has recently revealed its secrets to scientists.