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The Shocking Discovery Of A 3,000-Year-Old Lost Kingdom | Mysteries Of China

Construction workers in Chengdu, China, accidentally discovered the archeological site known as Jinsha in 2001, considered one of the most significant discoveries of the century. The site contains a treasure trove of Jade, gold, and thousands of human remains in burial grounds, with some suggesting possible human sacrifice. Jinsha was an ancient kingdom thriving around the same time as the Shang Dynasty in the Sichuan basin, challenging previous beliefs about the only birthplace of Chinese culture being the Central Plain of the Yellow River.

English
  • Originally Aired March 17, 2024
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Created March 18, 2024 by
    Jaydee61
  • Modified March 18, 2024 by
    Jaydee61