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Turquoise Industry - China

Turquoise Industry - China

A staff member sells turquoise stone carving handicrafts via livestreaming in Zhushan County of central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 30, 2025. The turquoise industry has become a pillar industry in Zhushan. As of 2024, there are more than 5,600 turquoise market entities in the county, with an annual output value of nearly 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) in the entire industry chain, creating employment for more than 70,000 people. Photo by Gong Bing /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turquoise Industry - China

Turquoise Industry - China

Customers select turquoise stone carving handicrafts in Zhushan County of central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 30, 2025. The turquoise industry has become a pillar industry in Zhushan. As of 2024, there are more than 5,600 turquoise market entities in the county, with an annual output value of nearly 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) in the entire industry chain, creating employment for more than 70,000 people. Photo by Gong Bing /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turquoise Industry - China

Turquoise Industry - China

Turquoise stone carving handicrafts are seen in Zhushan County of central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 30, 2025. The turquoise industry has become a pillar industry in Zhushan. As of 2024, there are more than 5,600 turquoise market entities in the county, with an annual output value of nearly 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) in the entire industry chain, creating employment for more than 70,000 people. Photo by Gong Bing /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Puy-de-Dome

Illustration - Puy-de-Dome

FRANCE. PUY-DE-DOME (63). SAIN T-OURS-LES-ROCHES. CHUT IS A WORK OF THE FRENCH SCULPTOR THIERRY COURTADON WHO IS CARVING THE VOLVIC STONE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Puy-de-Dome

Illustration - Puy-de-Dome

FRANCE. PUY-DE-DOME (63). SAIN T-OURS-LES-ROCHES. CHUT IS A WORK OF THE FRENCH SCULPTOR THIERRY COURTADON WHO IS CARVING THE VOLVIC STONE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A carving of figures appears on a stone wall at Persepolis, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

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(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-GUANGHAN-SANXINGDUI MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-GUANGHAN-SANXINGDUI MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240723) -- GUANGHAN, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ivory carving artifacts are displayed at the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2024. An exhibition named "Craftsmanship and Ingenuity - Showcase of Preservation and Restoration Achievements of Newly Excavated Cultural Relics from the Sangxingdui Site" opened here on Tuesday. More than 50 pieces of newly restored bronze ware, golden ware, jadeware, ivory and other artifacts are displayed at the exhibition, which will last until the end of 2024. Discovered in the late 1920s in the city of Guanghan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Sanxingdui Ruins have been dubbed as one of the world's greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. The provincial cultural relics and archaeology research institute said on Tuesday that, since 2022, over 400 sites have been identified, including high-level building foundations, ash pits, ash ditches, and stone artifacts production and processing sites at

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Dragon boat carved out of single olive stone

STORY: Dragon boat carved out of single olive stone SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the olive stone carving STORYLINE: The olive stone carving in south China's Guangzhou, with a history over 1,000 years, is a superb craftsmanship that turns fruit pits of olives into exquisite handicrafts. Watch how a minute dragon boat is made out of a single olive stone. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Zimbabwean sculptors working to keep stone carving flourishing

STORY: Zimbabwean sculptors working to keep stone carving flourishing SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WASHINGTON MUSONZA, Stone sculptor 3. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WASHINGTON MUSONZA, Stone sculptor 5. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BERNARD MUTONHODZA, Stone sculptor 7. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Shona): ABRAHAM KARURU, Stone sculptor 9. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures STORYLINE: Washington Musonza, a stone sculptor, has carved out a name in Zimbabwe's renowned stone sculpture tradition. The 58-year-old artist's dynamic work ranges from abstract to figurative pieces, drawing inspiration from everyday experiences. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WASHINGTON MUSONZA, Stone sculptor "Art is a silent language. You expre

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Washington Musonza, a stone sculptor, is pictured at his gallery in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Two sculptors work on a stone sculpture in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A stone sculpture is displayed at a gallery in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sculptor carves a human figure on a stone in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A stone sculpture is displayed at a gallery in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Washington Musonza, a stone sculptor, is pictured at his gallery in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sculptor carves a human figure on a stone in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-SCULPTOR-STONE CARVING

(240526) -- HARARE, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Two sculptors work on a stone sculpture in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean sculptors find voice in stone carving" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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IRAN-SHIRAZ-WORLD HERITAGE-PERSEPOLIS

IRAN-SHIRAZ-WORLD HERITAGE-PERSEPOLIS

(240515) -- TEHRAN, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 7, 2024 shows a stone carving in the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in southern Iran. Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site, was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550-330 BC). The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows a stone carving on the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Photo by Zhu Tao/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-ASWAN-ELEPHANTINE ISLAND-ANCIENT RUINS

EGYPT-ASWAN-ELEPHANTINE ISLAND-ANCIENT RUINS

(240423) -- ASWAN, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 22, 2024 shows a stone carving on the Elephantine island in Aswan, Egypt. Elephantine island contains many archaeological sites. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-ASWAN-ELEPHANTINE ISLAND-ANCIENT RUINS

EGYPT-ASWAN-ELEPHANTINE ISLAND-ANCIENT RUINS

(240423) -- ASWAN, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 22, 2024 shows a stone carving on the Elephantine island in Aswan, Egypt. Elephantine island contains many archaeological sites. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-HELAN INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-HELAN INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240420) -- YINCHUAN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yan Senlin studies a Helan stone at the foot of Helan Mountain in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, April 15, 2024. Yan Senlin is an inheritor of Helan inkstone carving techniques, a national-level intangible cultural heritage. He has been engaged in the study of the inkstone carving for over 50 years. The inkstone is a primary tool used in Chinese calligraphy and painting. With fine texture and exquisite appearance, Helan stones are ideal materials for inkstone carving. The making of Helan inkstone involves a series of processes, such as material selection, design, engraving, polishing and inscription. To create exquisite inkstones, Yan has diligently pursued knowledge in fine arts, calligraphy, and sculpture, believing that a craftsman's skill must be complemented by a deep cultural understanding to truly excel in their craft. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-HELAN INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-HELAN INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240420) -- YINCHUAN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yan Senlin studies a Helan stone at the foot of Helan Mountain in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, April 15, 2024. Yan Senlin is an inheritor of Helan inkstone carving techniques, a national-level intangible cultural heritage. He has been engaged in the study of the inkstone carving for over 50 years. The inkstone is a primary tool used in Chinese calligraphy and painting. With fine texture and exquisite appearance, Helan stones are ideal materials for inkstone carving. The making of Helan inkstone involves a series of processes, such as material selection, design, engraving, polishing and inscription. To create exquisite inkstones, Yan has diligently pursued knowledge in fine arts, calligraphy, and sculpture, believing that a craftsman's skill must be complemented by a deep cultural understanding to truly excel in their craft. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-ZHENJIANG-ANCIENT TOMB-DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-JIANGSU-ZHENJIANG-ANCIENT TOMB-DISCOVERY (CN)

(240410) -- ZHENJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by cultural relics and archaeology institute of Zhenjiang City shows pig-shaped stone carving discovered from a noble tomb in a cemetery dating back to the Six Dynasties period (222-589) in the city of Zhenjiang, east China's Jiangsu Province. TO GO WITH "Ancient noble tomb found in east China's Jiangsu" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a piece of ebony unearthed at the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by anci

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows an elephant tooth unearthed at the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by anc

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a piece of vertebra and pieces of ebony unearthed at the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a bone tool bearing a carved "X" mark, unearthed at the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows pieces of ebony unearthed at the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing le

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a view of the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by ancient human

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a view of the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by ancient human behavior w

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows pieces of snake bones unearthed at the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by

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CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-ZIYANG-MENGXIHE SITE-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY (CN)

(240130) -- ZIYANG, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a piece of turtle shell unearthed at the Mengxihe Site in Lezhi County of Ziyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mengxihe Site was announced as one of the six most important archaeological findings of 2023 in China on Tuesday, according to the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. The Mengxihe Site, dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years, has preserved a number of organic matter remains including animal fossils, ebony and plant seeds. A flood in the summer of 2019 unearthed ebony and animal fossils that had been buried underground for tens of thousands of years, as well as some stone tools used by ancient humans, said Zheng Zhexuan, an archaeologist at the institute. In 2023, more than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, as well as more than 60,000 relics such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were unearthed. Traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

Precious Cultural Relics Related to The Dragon displayed at The Three Gorges Museum

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A rare collection of cultural relics related to "dragon" is displayed at the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China, Jan 20, 2024. It is reported that the exhibition covers jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain, clothing, embroidery, stone carving, rubbings, New Year pictures, prints, paper cutting and so on.

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