Treasure trove of artefacts revealed at one of world’s most remarkable archaeology sites in southwest China

via South China Morning Post, 11 September 2021: New finds unearthed at the remarkable Sanxingdui site in Sichuan province, including bronzes and gold artifacts.

Scientists at one of China’s most important archaeological sites continue to unearth remarkable artefacts from an ancient Chinese civilisation that dates back over 3,000 years.

Researchers on Thursday revealed over 500 artefacts discovered at the Sanxingdui ruins in southwest China’s Sichuan province. The findings included extremely detailed bronze statues, jade and ivory artefacts as well as a fully preserved gold mask.

Source: Treasure trove of artefacts revealed at one of world’s most remarkable archaeology sites in southwest China | South China Morning Post

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• Tiny 24K gold beads discovered in China’s Sanxingdui Ruins | The Global Times, 13 Sep 2021