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Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Jade Dragon Artifact at a 5,000-Year-Old Tomb in China

Last updated: October 18, 2024 8:11 am
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Archaeologists in northeastern China have made a significant discovery—a 5,000-year-old jade dragon artifact. This remarkable find was unearthed during an excavation of a burial mound in the city of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia. The jade dragon measures six inches long, four inches wide, and one inch thick, making it the largest jade dragon ever discovered from the Hongshan culture.

The Hongshan culture, known for its intricately carved objects, thrived in the region and produced some of the earliest known jade artifacts in history. The burial mound where the jade dragon was found consists of a circular tomb and a square altar, dating back between 5,000 and 5,100 years.

During the excavation process, researchers also uncovered human remains, fire pits, pottery, and over 100 jade objects. While the jade dragon has garnered attention for its size, not all experts are convinced of its uniqueness. Gideon Shelach-Lavi, a scholar of East Asian studies, points out that similar jade dragon artifacts have been discovered in other Hongshan culture tombs. The true meaning of these artifacts remains uncertain, as historians cannot definitively confirm that they were crafted to resemble dragons.

Despite the debate surrounding the jade dragon, the discovery sheds new light on the history of Neolithic groups in the region. Sun Jinsong, the director of the Inner Mongolia Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, emphasized the importance of the find, stating that it fills gaps in our understanding of the ancient civilization’s jade usage.

Ongoing research at the site, including radiocarbon dating and topographic mapping, aims to provide further insights into the Hongshan culture. A similar ritual complex was previously discovered at a site called Niuheliang, indicating a shared belief system among the Hongshan ancestors.

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The discovery of the jade dragon artifact and other objects at the burial mound underscores the rich archaeological heritage of the region. As research continues, more discoveries are expected to enhance our knowledge of ancient civilizations and their cultural practices.

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