🚀 Another mind-blowing discovery has just been unearthed at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins in Deyang, Sichuan Province! Archaeologists have stumbled upon an ancient jade workshop, and it's giving us major #AncientVibes 🗿✨
Between 2022 and 2024, a team of archaeologists uncovered remains linked to the production and crafting of jade artifacts at the Sanxingdui site. Experts believe this workshop dates back to the middle Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC), which is like 3,500 years ago—talk about a throwback! ⏳
Over 400 significant features have been revealed, including high-level building foundations, ash pits, ditches, and stone processing sites. More than 4,000 artifacts were found, featuring pottery, jade, and stone tools. It's like a real-life treasure hunt! 💎🔍
This is the first time a craft workshop has been discovered at Sanxingdui. These new findings are game-changers—they provide essential clues about where the jade and stone materials came from and offer fresh insights into how this ancient city was laid out. 🏙️✨
This monumental discovery takes us a step closer to understanding the mysterious civilization of the ancient Shu Kingdom and its epic craft production. Stay tuned, history buffs—there's so much more to uncover! 📚🧐
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Ancient jade workshop unearthed at Sanxingdui Ruins for the first time
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