Boom of bronze age
China DailyDragon-shaped turquoise artifacts and bronze bells unearthed from Erlitou combine to present an aura of dynasty in archaeologists' eyes. A national comprehensive research program, launched in 2002, to trace the origins of Chinese civilization, has led to the excavations and studies of key sites that are about 3,500 to 5,500 years old. A dragon-shaped artifact－nearly 70 centimeters long and made of 2,000-odd pieces of turquoise－has been among the most stunning finds at the Erlitou archaeological site in Yanshi district, Luoyang, Henan province. The relic of the legendary folklore creature was unearthed from the tomb of a member of the social elite in 2002, along with a bronze bell, and is widely believed to have been used for royal ceremonies.
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Boom of bronze age
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Boom of bronze age
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