World Heritage Day: 10 must-visit archaeological sites in China

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-04-18 06:55
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Displayed oracle bones unearthed from the Yinxu Ruins. [Photo/VCG]

7. The Yinxu Ruins, Henan province

The Yinxu Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Anyang city, Henan province, was an ancient capital of the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC).

Spreading across over 30 square kilometers, the archeological site features the greatest number of oracle bone inscriptions discovered so far in the world, and a series of unparalleled cultural relics including bronze and jade ware.

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