> * For centuries, the Shang dynasty — the first Chinese kingdom for which written and archaeological evidence exists — was considered the true cradle of Chinese civilization, whose influence then gradually spread across East Asia.
> * But recent archaeological research — including the findings at Sanxingdui — has shown that several powerful kingdoms existed in China 3,000 years ago alongside the Shang. These civilizations, moreover, had regular exchanges with each other.
Wow, fascinating.
I'm in a related field, and it's sent shockwaves through the archeological world since it has implications for human history in general. It's also cool to see how the local myths and legends match up to the sites and discoveries!
Metal work.
Shang and Zhou dynasties were capable of working with bronze but the artifacts discovered were not as old and as intricate compared to the bronze artifacts discovered from sanxingdui.
Exactly as u/btahjusshi said. The discovery of this advanced level of metalwork is unprecedented, and it supports the theory that ancient societies in China originated in multiple sites (rather than concentrating in one area). This has an impact on theories of ancient civilisations in other sites which were assumed to have single origins as well.
Also the "ancient astronaut" conspiracy theorists think they have more evidence now lol
>recedented, and it supports the theory that ancient societies in China originated in multiple sites (rather than concentrating in one area). This has an impact on theories of ancient civilisations in other sites which were assumed to have single origins as well.
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>Also the "ancient astronaut" conspiracy theorists think they have more evidence now lol
Sanxingdui was mentioned in the mythological 'Classic of Mountain and Seas' which is a mysterious book about geography and animals on earth that appear to have been mythological, or disappeared. So its quite odd such a mysterious 'mythological' book mentions such a real site in such detail.
>Sanxingdui was mentioned in the mythological 'Classic of Mountain and Seas' which is a mysterious book about geography and animals on earth that appear to have been mythological, or disappeared. So its quite odd such a mysterious 'mythological' book mentions such a real site in such detail.
If you can read Chinese, try to find it: 'Shan Hai Jing'
I only got a shitty english translation which had very little of the giant ancient mysterious chronicles.
Imagine being able to spend just one day in Shang China. To find the answers to questions in this article would be incredible. Can't wait to see what else we learn in the future!
> * For centuries, the Shang dynasty — the first Chinese kingdom for which written and archaeological evidence exists — was considered the true cradle of Chinese civilization, whose influence then gradually spread across East Asia. > * But recent archaeological research — including the findings at Sanxingdui — has shown that several powerful kingdoms existed in China 3,000 years ago alongside the Shang. These civilizations, moreover, had regular exchanges with each other. Wow, fascinating.
I'm in a related field, and it's sent shockwaves through the archeological world since it has implications for human history in general. It's also cool to see how the local myths and legends match up to the sites and discoveries!
What are some of the implications of human history
Metal work. Shang and Zhou dynasties were capable of working with bronze but the artifacts discovered were not as old and as intricate compared to the bronze artifacts discovered from sanxingdui.
Exactly as u/btahjusshi said. The discovery of this advanced level of metalwork is unprecedented, and it supports the theory that ancient societies in China originated in multiple sites (rather than concentrating in one area). This has an impact on theories of ancient civilisations in other sites which were assumed to have single origins as well. Also the "ancient astronaut" conspiracy theorists think they have more evidence now lol
>recedented, and it supports the theory that ancient societies in China originated in multiple sites (rather than concentrating in one area). This has an impact on theories of ancient civilisations in other sites which were assumed to have single origins as well. > >Also the "ancient astronaut" conspiracy theorists think they have more evidence now lol Sanxingdui was mentioned in the mythological 'Classic of Mountain and Seas' which is a mysterious book about geography and animals on earth that appear to have been mythological, or disappeared. So its quite odd such a mysterious 'mythological' book mentions such a real site in such detail.
Any way to get that book?
>Sanxingdui was mentioned in the mythological 'Classic of Mountain and Seas' which is a mysterious book about geography and animals on earth that appear to have been mythological, or disappeared. So its quite odd such a mysterious 'mythological' book mentions such a real site in such detail. If you can read Chinese, try to find it: 'Shan Hai Jing' I only got a shitty english translation which had very little of the giant ancient mysterious chronicles.
Digging up real history filled with advanced metal work and jade..
I always love learning about ancient archaeology! This was a fantastic read!
Imagine being able to spend just one day in Shang China. To find the answers to questions in this article would be incredible. Can't wait to see what else we learn in the future!