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4,000-Year-Old City Walls from Early Xia Dynasty Discovered in China
Archaeologists in China have uncovered ancient city walls in Henan Province, dating back to the early Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 B.C.).
Rare ceramic dragon head — at least 1,400 years old — found at temple in China. See it
Dragons were a symbol of luck and protection from natural disasters during the Tang Dynasty, archaeologists said.
China’s other great wall is impressive, too—and steeped in history
The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...
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China’s First Domestic Cats Took the Silk Road 1,400 Years Ago, New Study Finds
Domestic cats first stepped paw in China more than a millennia ago, a new study has found. Their route in? Quite likely, the ...
New Southern Song aristocratic tomb discovered in E.China
A Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) tomb of an aristocrat has been discovered near the Dong­qian Lake burial complex in ...
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Pet cats arrived in China via the Silk Road 1,400 years ago, ancient DNA study finds
How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats ...
Qing dynasty treasures restored as Palace Museum celebrates 100 years in Beijing
Efforts to preserve and display China’s imperial treasures highlight President Xi’s focus on cultural heritage.
Ultrarare Pair of Qing Dynasty Monumental Chinese Tiger Sculptures
Two 19th-century tiger guardian sculptures, possibly from a Chinese shéndào, or “spirit way.” Ideal for an entranceway or a ...
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A New Study Finds That Domestic Cats Traveled the Silk Road to China About 1,400 Years Ago
Per the study, China’s oldest known domestic cat lived in the central province of Shaanxi between 706 and 883, during the ...