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Secrets of the Dead
Inside the Ancient Capital of the Shu Kingdom
Archaeologists believe the site at Sanxingdui may be the ancient capital of the Shu kingdom. Excavations reveal organized city zones, possible palace foundations, and six large sacrificial pits filled with valuable objects. Dating back 3,000 years, the site raises key questions about the city’s sudden disappearance and the fate of its people.
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