CHANGSHA, April 30 (Xinhua) — A 2002 archaeological discovery brought Liye, then an obscure small town, into the spotlight, due to unearthed bamboo and wooden slips that reveal details of life during
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Ancient Buddhist temple found in north China
TAIYUAN, March 12 (Xinhua) — A Buddhist temple dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) has been unraveled in Pingcheng District, Datong City of north China\’s Shanxi Province.
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Cluster of magnificent buildings over 2,500 years ago found in Zhejiang
HANGZHOU, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — Chinese archaeologists have released details of a cluster of building ruins in east China\’s Zhejiang Province, believed to be related to the ancient capital of the Yue Kin
Centuries-old tombs discovered in south China metropolis
This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows a pot found from an ancient tomb in Guangzhou, south China\’s Guangdong Province. (Guangzhou Municipal Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology/Handout via
Archaeology forum held in Shanghai, highlighting climate change, social sustainability
SHANGHAI, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — The 5th Shanghai Archaeology Forum was held at Shanghai University from Friday to Sunday, focusing on archaeological studies of climate change and social sustainability.
Rare Western Han Dynasty tomb found in southwest China
CHONGQING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — A well-preserved tomb, dating back to the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD), with a clear recorded year has been discovered in Wulong District of southwest China\’s Chong
4th national census set for cultural relics
The fourth national census of cultural relics will begin this month, with the aim of gaining a comprehensive grasp of the scope of the country\’s immovable cultural heritage sites, the State Council, C
Shipwreck archaeology unveils glory of Maritime Silk Road
This undated file photo provided by the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) shows a view of an underwater shipwreck from the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) near the islet of Shengbeiyu in the c
6th World Celadon Conference held in E China\’s Zhejiang
People learn about underwater archaeology at Longquan Museum in Longquan, east China\’s Zhejiang Province, Oct. 30, 2023. The 6th World Celadon Conference was held in Longquan City on Monday, along wit
4th Congress of Chinese Archaeology kicks off in Xi\’an, NW China
A foreign expert listens to a speech during the 4th Congress of Chinese Archaeology in Xi\’an, northwest China\’s Shaanxi Province, Oct. 23, 2023. Over 800 archaeologists attended the 4th Congress of Ch