New archeological marvels of ancient Shu civilization

Abstract

Abstract China Central Television broadcasted live reports on the latest archaeological excavation at the Sanxingdui site over four consecutive days, from 20–23 March 2021. Exquisite large golden mask fragments, as well as numerous bronze, jade, pottery and ivory artefacts, were unearthed in six newly discovered pits at the site. Following the public presentation of these ancient cultural relics, along with the contemporary archaeological excavation technologies, the mysterious Sanxingdui civilization has become a hot topic within the Chinese media and scientific community.