CHINA Dig at ancient site uncovers capital of first unified state

CHINA

Dig at ancient site uncovers capital of first unified state

By XIN WEN and WANG MENGNAN | CHINA DAILY

08:46, February 24, 2021

Researchers from the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology work at the Xianyang site, Shaanxi province, in December. ZHANG JIE/FOR CHINA DAILY

Xu Weihong checks a vase. ZHANG XIPING/FOR CHINA DAILY

Tiles from the ancient city have been found at the ruins in Xianyang. ZHANG JIE/CHINA DAILY

Zhang Yanglizheng and Xu Weihong, a researcher from the academy and leader of the team, study relics found at the Xianyang site. ZHANG XIPING/FOR CHINA DAILY

Zhang Yanglizheng, from the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology, right, and a worker from the local relics bureau examine a tile found in the ruins. ZHANG XIPING/FOR CHINA DAILY

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

We have updated our privacy policy to comply with the latest laws and regulations. The updated policy explains the mechanism of how we collect and treat your personal data. You can learn more about the rights you have by reading our terms of service. Please read them carefully. By clicking AGREE, you indicate that you have read and agreed to our privacy policies

Agree and continue