These "oracle bones" were discovered by chance.
At the end of October, a group of ‘guru archeologists’ gathered in Anyang, Henan Province, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the archeological excavation at Yin Xu, the ruins of the last capital of China's Shang Dynasty (1766-1050 BC).
80 years ago, Yin Xu, the archaeological site which had slept for more than 3,000 years ago, was brought to light with the commencement of a state-supported excavation. Decades of effort paid enormous dividends as Yin Xu represents a golden age of early Chinese culture, crafts and sciences from a time of great prosperity.
Of note it is famous for the discovery of 'oracle bones', inscriptions on animal bones and tortoise shells which are thought to be the beginnings of Chinese characters and writing. They bear invaluable testimony to the development of one of the world’s oldest writing systems, ancient beliefs and social systems.
80 years ago, Yin Xu, the archaeological site which had slept for more than 3,000 years ago, was brought to light with the commencement of a state-supported excavation. Decades of effort paid enormous dividends as Yin Xu represents a golden age of early Chinese culture, crafts and sciences from a time of great prosperity.
Of note it is famous for the discovery of 'oracle bones', inscriptions on animal bones and tortoise shells which are thought to be the beginnings of Chinese characters and writing. They bear invaluable testimony to the development of one of the world’s oldest writing systems, ancient beliefs and social systems.
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