The Temple of Duke Zhou: “One of the Most Significant Archaeological Discoveries after the Founding of People’s Republic of China”

Shaanxi Province, located in northwest China, was under the administration of the capital of four ancient dynasties of Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang, ranging from 10th century B.C. to 10th century A.D. In April and May 2004, an archaeological team from Beijing University and Shaanxi Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology Research Institute excavated large-scale tombs with the highest level during the Western Zhou Dynasty (770 B.C.—221 B.C.).
This discovery is equivalent to that of Yin Ruins at the beginning of 20th century. It is said to be one of the most significant archaeological discoveries after the founding of People’s Republic of China.

Erlitou: The Earliest Palace ever Found in China

The archaeological discovery at Erlitou in central China’s Henan Province in 1959 revealed the world the Erlitou Culture, which plays an important role in the culture of the Xia Dynasty, and influenced social aspects like the origin of a state in China. In July 2004, archaeologists announced they discovered remains of a palace at Erlitou, which is at least 3,600 years old. It claims to be the earliest palace ever found in the country.
The discovery of the ruts pushed the history of the application of the chart in China back to 3,700 years ago. It is another step towards better understanding Chinese civilization.

Tomb of Kangye: A New Evidence of Silk Road

The Silk Road is the common cultural heritage of east and west. In November 2004, Shaanxi Xi’a Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology Research Institute announced that after a tomb of a Sogdian from central Asia was discovered in 2003, another tomb of the Sogdian, which is 1,400 years old was excavated in northern Xi’an, the capital city of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province.
This discovery is believed to have far-reaching meaning to the research of ethnic minorities and foreign religions along the Silk Road.