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Multi-periodSite Name: Sanxingdui Alternative Name: Sanxingdui Museum, Three-Star Piles MuseumCountry: China
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Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Nearest Town: Chengdu
Latitude: 31.003917N Longitude: 104.216226E
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Three-Star Piles refer to three earth mounds at the site. The archaeological area stretches for about 12 square kilometers (about 4.6 square miles), which is the largest, oldest, and most continuous Shu cultural relic in Sichuan. It is said that the Heavenly Emperor cast down three handfuls of earth which fell near the Jian River and became three earth mounds on Chengdu Plain. The three earth piles, described as three golden stars in a line, hence became known as Three-Star Piles. Now affirmed by modern archaeology, the three earth mounds are in reality the southern wall of an ancient city that was built of earth. There are two breaches in the city wall, after the collapse and subsequent erosion; it became the three mounds we see today.
The site of Sanxingdui,is recognized as one of the most important ancient remains in the world for its vast size, lengthy occupation and artefacts. The first Sanxingdui relics were discovered by a farmer in 1929 and excavation has continued ever since. During this period, generations of archaeologists have worked on the discovery and research of the Sanxingdui culture. In 1986, two major sacrificial pits were found and they aroused widespread academic attention around the world.
The Sanxingdui finds are exciting, but they remain enigmatic. No texts have been found, nor is there any mention of this culture in the records of other countries. Analysis of lead and other elements in the bronzes indicates sources similar to those of other cultures along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. At this point, however, the unique culture that produced these artifacts remains a mystery. Source: http://www.china.org.cn/, China Travel Guide
Address:Sanxingdui Historic Relics 618300,
Guanghan, Sichuan China Tel:0838-6665599
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