Shimao covers about 4 sq km and is China’s largest prehistoric archaeological site, comprising fortifications, palaces, houses, tombs and sacrificial altars. Photo: Xinhua
China’s beastly bronze designs found in stone carvings at prehistoric settlement
- Patterns found on bronzeware from Shang and Zhou dynasties might actually be 4,000 years old, archaeologists say
- Similar designs found at Shimao during latest excavation of ancient site in Shaanxi province
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Chinese history
Shimao covers about 4 sq km and is China’s largest prehistoric archaeological site, comprising fortifications, palaces, houses, tombs and sacrificial altars. Photo: Xinhua
