Stone drill unearthed in E China reveals drilling technique of ancient Chinese
STORY: Stone drill unearthed in E China reveals drilling technique of ancient Chinese
DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:01
LOCATION: HEFEI, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE
SHOTLIST:
1. various of Lingjiatan relics site
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIA LEI, Guide at Lingjiatan relics site
3. various of Lingjiatan relics site
STORYLINE:
A stone drill unearthed from a relics site in east China's Anhui Province has revealed the superb drilling technique of the ancient Chinese.
The drill, which was found at the Lingjiatan relics site in Ma'anshan City, is believed to be used by ancient Chinese to make jade ware.
SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIA LEI, Guide at Lingjiatan relics site
"The stone drill is 6.3 centimeters long and was made of gravel. There is a spiral-shaped bit on each end of the drill. We've also found a groove on its body, which is believed to be used to fasten string or belt when making jade ware."
The Lingjiatan relics site is a Neolithic settlement site dating back 5,300 to 5,800 years, with a tot
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