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flag Six newly discovered sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui, dated to 1201–1012 BC, reveal advanced Shang Dynasty craftsmanship and coordinated burial practices.

flag Ongoing excavations at Sanxingdui in Sichuan province have uncovered six new sacrificial pits since 2019, with carbon-14 dating indicating they were buried between 1201 BC and 1012 BC, during the late Shang Dynasty. flag Identical fragments across multiple pits suggest a single, coordinated burial event. flag Advanced bronze-casting techniques, including sectional and integral casting with internal supports resembling rebar, reveal sophisticated craftsmanship. flag Research also highlights expertise in goldwork, pottery standardization, rice farming, and ivory preservation, underscoring the site’s technological and cultural complexity.

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