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Sanxingdui Ruins
Sanxingdui, located in the city of Guanghan, 40 km from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is recognized as the site of one of the most important ancient remains in the world because of its vast size, long history and enriched cultural contents.
The first Sanxingdui relics were discovered by a farmer in 1929 and excavation has continued ever since. During this time, generations of archaeologists have worked on the discovery and research of the Sanxingdui culture. In 1986, two major sacrificial pits were found and they aroused widespread academic attention around the world.
The Sanxingdui finds are exciting, but they remain enigmatic. No texts have been found, nor is there any mention of this culture in the records of other countries. Analysis of lead and other elements in the bronzes indicates sources similar to those of other cultures along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. At this point, however, the unique culture that produced these artifacts remains a mystery.
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Site of one of the most important ancient remains in the world
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2 hours
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