New museum in China displays 4,000-year-old artifacts from a site linked to early Chinese emperors.

A new museum in Shanxi, China, showcases 4,000-year-old relics from the Taosi site, believed to be an ancient capital city from the era of emperors Yao and Shun. The Taosi Site Museum features 230 artifacts, including pottery, jade, and bronze items, offering insights into early Chinese state formation and societal complexity. Some relics may be linked to astronomical observation and timekeeping, reflecting an important phase in Chinese civilization's development.

November 12, 2024
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