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flag Archaeologists in Beijing found a massive Ming cannon, new watchtowers, and ancient artifacts, revealing insights into military tech, trade, and daily life.

flag Archaeologists in Beijing have uncovered a large Ming Dynasty cannon, 89.2 cm long and weighing 112.1 kg—the largest found in the Jiankou section—along with three previously unknown watchtowers and military storage rooms. flag The excavation revealed weapons, architectural fragments, and daily-use items, with inscriptions providing insights into late Ming firearms production and possible Western technological influence. flag At the Xingong site, a rare Xia-Shang dynasty settlement, 28 turquoise artifacts were found, likely sourced from mines in the Hubei-Henan-Shaanxi border region, indicating early trade networks. flag Additional findings include dietary remains, artisan inscriptions, and advanced mortar compositions, offering new evidence of long-term wall use and daily life.

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