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Grave robbers looted lavish 1,800-year-old tombs in China — but missed this one
By Tom Metcalfe published
Archaeologists think the people in the tombs, dated to the Han dynasty, were all from the same wealthy family.

Lavish 2,200-year-old tomb unearthed in China may be that of ancient king
By Tom Metcalfe published
It's not known who was buried in the tomb, but one expert says it was probably the Chu state ruler.

2,000-year-old 'celestial calendar' discovered in ancient Chinese tomb
By Tom Metcalfe published
It's the first time written slips linked to the ancient calendar have been found in a tomb.

Ancient princesses helped build vast warrior empire that prompted China to erect the Great Wall
By Tom Metcalfe published
Analysis of ancient DNA and grave goods from burials suggest that princesses helped to build a "massive empire" stretching from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.

6 sacrificial pits filled with artifacts reveal rituals of ancient Chinese kingdom
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists have discovered six sacrificial pits containing about 500 artifacts, including gold and bronze masks, in the ancient Chinese city of Sanxingdui.

$35 yard sale bowl sells for over $700,000
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A $35 bowl sold at a yard sale was estimated to be worth up to $500,000. It sold for over $700,000.

2,200-year-old Chinese text may be oldest surviving anatomical atlas
By Owen Jarus published
These ancient Chinese texts on human anatomy are as old, if not older, than their Greek counterparts.

Hundreds of Tiny Terracotta Warriors Found Guarding 2,100-Year-Old Chinese Site
By Owen Jarus published
They look like a miniaturized version of the Terracotta Army guarding the first emperor of China.
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