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Male human heads found in a 'skull pit' in an ancient Chinese city hint at sex-specific sacrifice rituals
A genetic study of 80 skulls found at a Stone Age city in China has revealed that the sacrificed people were mostly men, in contrast to previous assumptions.
Ancient 'hanging coffin' people in China finally identified — and their descendants still live there today
People buried in "hanging coffins" thousands of years ago in China and Southeast Asia have finally been identified through DNA research.
5,000-year-old skeleton masks and skull cups made from human bones discovered in China
Archaeologists in China found a collection of human bones that showed signs of being "worked" like any other natural material.
World's oldest mummies were smoke-dried 10,000 years ago in China and Southeast Asia, researchers find
The world's oldest evidence for purposeful human mummification comes from Southeast Asia, where people smoke-dried their ancestors' corpses 10,000 years ago.
Women likely ruled in Stone Age China, DNA analysis of 4,500-year-old skeletons reveals
Genetic analysis of 60 people buried in a Stone Age cemetery has revealed two clans headed by women that spanned 10 generations.
Newly discovered 'ghost' lineage linked to ancient mystery population in Tibet, DNA study finds
A study of more than 100 genomes from people who lived in ancient China has unmasked a "ghost" in their midst.
Ancient China: Facts about one of the most powerful ancient civilizations in the world
Discover interesting facts about ancient China's rulers, philosophy, and the Great Wall of China.
'Overkill' injuries on Bronze Age skeletons reveal fierce feuding in ancient China
A unique Bronze Age cemetery in China has revealed a high frequency of injuries suggestive of intense, violent interactions.
