China has no plan to excavate mausoleum of first emperor Qinshihuang ( 07-09-24 )

The mausoleum of China's first emperor Qinshihuang, near which the world-famous terracotta army was unearthed, would stay underground in peace in the foreseeable future, a leading expert said.

Terra-cotta exhibition starts at British Museum ( 07-09-12 )

Terra-cotta solders, musicians, chariot horses and other unearthed antiques dated back 2,000 years came under lime light at British Museum when a six-month-long exhibition started here today.

2,700 year old Bronze Ware Discovered ( 06-11-28 )

Chinese archaeologists have unearthed more than 100 pieces of bronze ware dating back to 2,700 years ago in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 103 bronze wares include weapons, chariots, wine and sacrifice vessels, some of them engraved with owners' emblems or inscriptions. The wares were firstly found in a cellar by six farmers in Wujun Village, Fufeng County when they were digging a water channel in their field. They immediately reported the discovery to local relic protection ...

Ancient Tombs Found in Shanghai ( 06-11-28 )

An ancient tomb uncovered during construction of a subway line between Xintiandi and the future World Expo site on Monday contains the remains of at least two couples who lived during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).The tomb was discovered by workers during construction of Metro Line 9 at the intersection of Xujiahui Road and Huangpi Road S. in Luwan District. Archaeologists are sure two of the bodies are female, including one that is very well preserved, and speculate the two other bodies are ...

Millennial Tombs Unearthed In Henan ( 06-11-28 )

A cluster of ancient tombs dating back to the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) have been excavated at a graveyard in central China's Henan Province.The 58 tombs were excavated at the Tieling Graveyard in the city of Xinzheng, according to the provincial cultural relics bureau, along with a large number of delicate potteries.The 300,000-square-meter site was one of the most important graveyards of the Han Kingdom, one of the seven kingdoms during that period.It lies about 2.5 kilometers to the ...

Remains of 2,500-year-old Cities Discovered in NW China ( 06-11-28 )

Unearthed Relics Reveal Corruption 2800 Years Ago ( 06-11-28 )

1,800-year Old Painted Coffin Discovered in North China ( 06-11-28 )

2,000-year-old leather shoes discovered in China ( 06-11-28 )

2,000-year-old Tombs Unearthed in North China ( 06-11-28 )

2,300-year Old Tombs Discovered in Central China ( 06-11-28 )

Ancient Warriors Cemetery Discovered in Central China ( 06-11-28 )

Archaeologists Find Terracotta Figurines About 2,500 Years Ago ( 06-11-28 )

Archeologists Unearth 4,500-year-old Chinese Characters ( 06-11-28 )

China's Earliest Handicraft Workshop Discovered ( 06-11-28 )

City Ruins from China's First Dynasty Discovered ( 06-11-28 )

Five 1,000-year-old Wells Discovered in East China ( 06-11-28 )

Frescoed Tomb of a Couple Discovered in Inner Mongolia ( 06-11-28 )

Neolithic Stone Carving of Big Dipper Discovered ( 06-11-28 )

Over 1,000-year-old Military Fort Discovered in Northwest China ( 06-11-28 )