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Ancient bronze carriage unearthed in China hints at lavish ceremonies held 2,800 years ago | South China Morning Post

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A 2,800-year-old bronze carriage is giving Chinese archaeologists clues about how important ceremonies to welcome guests and celebrate victories were conducted in ancient China. Unearthed in 2014 in the city of Xian in China’s northwestern province of Shaanxi, the carriage measures over 3 metres (9.8ft) long, nearly…

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