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Yinxu - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
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The 3,300-year-old Yinxu site, which is also known as the Yinxu Ruins, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006 and is the location of the remains of the ancient city of Yin, one of the capitals of the late Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC). In addition to its wealth of exquisite bronzes, the site has yielded a trove of oracle bones that were used to tell fortunes and record events. The bones are considered to be the oldest-known Chinese writing system, highlighting the e
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Oracle bone script was an ancestor of modern Chinese characters engraved on oracle bones—animal bones or turtle plastrons used in pyromantic divination—in the late 2nd millennium BC, and is the earliest known form of Chinese writing. The vast majority, amounting to about 150,000 pieces, were found at the Yinxu site located in China’s Henan Province. This is an oracle bone character. Can you guess what it is? | CCTV
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Oracle bone script, the oldest recognizable script found in China, was carved on ox scapula or turtle plastrons. It is a testament to the continuous and rich Chinese civilization spanning thousands of years. | Xi's Moments
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Immerse yourself in extended reality at the "Amazing Oracle Bone Script" exhibition in Hong Kong, which explores the evolution of Chinese characters through art, history, and technology, offering immersive experiences and interactive installations for visitors. | China Daily Hong Kong
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Have you ever been to the new Yinxu Museum in Henan Province? It showcases nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics from the Shang Dynasty(1600 B.C.-1046 B.C.). Follow our camera to explore the superstar of the oracle bones, namely the No. 2172 Tunnan Oracle Bone! Its image goes onto stamps, books, and brochures. #chineseculturalheritage #archaeologyChina #YinRuins #Shangdynasty #YinxuMuseum #historicalChina #Chinatravel #tourinChina #museumsinChina #oraclebones #oracleboneinscription | wow
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Yin Ruins shed new light on 3000-year-old civilization in C China's Henan #InternationalMuseumDay Editor's Note: #Chinesecivilization has moved forward with enduring vitality throughout #history. Discoveries at the #Liangzhu archaeological site that reveal the origins of Chinese civilization, along with the ancient Chinese characters on oracle bones from the #YinRuins and the cultural treasures of the #SanxingduiRuins, all testify to China's splendid civilization. Chinese civilization, spanning
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