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What was China like 3,000 years ago? Step into Yinxu!

chinadaily.com.cn    |     Updated: 2026-07-13 10:59

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What was China like 3,000+ years ago? Step into Yinxu, the legendary capital of the Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC).

This vast metropolis was built with a meticulously planned layout of roads and waterways, complete with exquisite bronzes and jades that defined ancient ritual and a deep harmony with nature. Most importantly, it's home to the oracle bone inscriptions — the absolute root of Chinese characters.

Join Zhao Qingrong, Executive Deputy Director of the Yinxu Museum, to hear this 3,000-plus-year-old echo. Explore the digital world of Shang with China Daily's Kunlun: Huaxia Panorama project, and dive into the Roots of Oracle Bone Civilization!

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