Sanxingdui
An archaeological site in Sichuan, China, where the Shu civilization's bronze masks were found.
What is it?
Sanxingdui is an ancient city and archaeological site in Sichuan province, China. It was discovered in 1929 and has been excavated since the 1980s. The site contains the remains of the Shu civilization, which flourished around 1200 BCE. Many bronze masks, statues, and other ritual objects have been found there. The bronze mask you captured comes from this site.
Why it matters
Sanxingdui is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in China. It revealed a previously unknown civilization with a unique art style. The finds have changed how historians understand early Chinese history.
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