According to the Xinhua news agency, on September 19 – Zhengzhou Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archeology. Henan Province, Central China Archaeologists have unearthed a 3,000-year-old golden corpse mask in an ancient noble tomb in Zhengzhou. Capital of Henan
The mask, 14.5 centimeters wide, 18.3 centimeters long and weighing 40 grams, was found in a recently excavated tomb, it was reported. the ruins of the cityShang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC)
“The size of the mask indicates that it is used to cover an adult’s face,” said Huang Fucheng, an official at the institute.
Additionally, a group of archaeologists also unearthed more than 200 artifacts from the tomb above, including gold. bronze and jade
In the southwestern province of Sichuan (Sichuan), China has unearthed large quantities of gold artifacts. But it is rare to find gold objects from the ruins of the Shang Dynasty culture in the central plains.
Experts believe the new findings may provide additional insight into the burial rituals of the Shang dynasty and the culture of gold.
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