Chinese Mainland Unveils 6 Major Archaeological Breakthroughs in 2026
The Chinese mainland’s Academy of Social Sciences unveiled six major archaeological and conservation breakthroughs in January 2026, from ancient murals to lost shipwrecks.
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Rare Tang Dynasty Gold Armor Shines After 4-Year Restoration
The Chinese mainland celebrates the restoration of a rare Tang Dynasty gold armor after four years, alongside new animal specimens unlocking secrets of ancient civilization.
6 Game-Changing Archaeological Discoveries Unveiled in the Chinese Mainland
On January 14, 2026, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in the Chinese mainland unveiled six groundbreaking archaeological finds, from ancient tie-dye fabrics to digital water systems.
Russia Demands Poland Release Detained Archaeologist
Russia summons Poland’s ambassador after archaeologist Alexander Butyagin’s arrest, demanding his immediate release and no extradition to Ukraine.
10,000 Years of East Asian Cattle DNA Reveal Ancient Silk Road Exchanges
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Inside Pingliangtai: China’s Earliest Urban Drainage Revealed
Explore Pingliangtai’s 4,000-year-old city layout and advanced ceramic drainage pipes at the new museum exhibit. Dive into ancient Chinese urban innovation!
Ancient Spark: 400,000-Year-Old Fireplace Found in UK
A 400,000-year-old fireplace in Suffolk reveals the earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making in the UK, reshaping our understanding of ancient human evolution.
CMG Premieres New Season of ‘In Search of Ancient China’
China Media Group’s new 22-episode doc ‘In Search of Ancient China’ premiered December 8, exploring Sanxingdui ruins and the origins of Chinese civilization.
Infrared Tech Reveals 40+ Lost Characters in Warring States Silk Scroll
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12,000-Year-Old Camel Carvings Mark Hidden Desert Water Sources
Discover how 12,000-year-old Arabian rock art of camels marked vital water sources in a desert landscape.