China's top 10 archaeological discoveries in 2013 revealed
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The top 10 archaeological discoveries in China last year were revealed in Beijing on April 9, 2014. Among the 10 discoveries, three were made in planned excavation, and the other seven were made in rescue excavations.
The 10 archaeological discoveries in 2013 include:
Shigushan Tomb of Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century-771 BC), Baoji, northwest China’s Shaanxi province.
A copper lamp
Wenfengta Tomb of Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BC), Suizhou, central China’s Hubei province.
Jade axe
Jiwanggu Tomb of Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), Yishui, east China’s Shandong province.
The excavation site
Tuzishan Relics, from Warring States Period (475-221 BC) to Wu Dynasty (AD 220-280), Yiyang, central China’s Hunan province.
Bamboo strips from Warring States Period (475-221 BC) to Wu Dynasty (AD 220-280)
Laoguanshan Tomb of Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province.
A cup from Laoguanshan Tomb
Hanguguan military pass relics of Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), Luoyang, central China’s Henan province.
The excavation site of Hanguguan
Weiqiao bridge relics of Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24) to Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), Xi'an, northwest China’s Shaanxi province.
The excavation site of Weiqiao bridge
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