Archaeologists have discovered in China ancient pyramid and places for sacrifices
Experts also explored the ancient city.
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The Neolithic village called Shimao scientists discovered in 1976, but until 2011, no studies and excavations in this area have not been conducted. And just now a group of Chinese and American archaeologists have shared information, which managed to collect over the years.
Ancient 4,300-year-old ‘Pyramid of Eyes’ where humans were once sacrificed to appease the Gods discovered in rural China https://t.co/mnuu17JT7G pic.twitter.com/uTs4qzVpbA
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According to experts, the age of the ancient city is 4300 years old, it lasted about 500 years, and its area reached 400 hectares. Previously, scientists believed that the city Shimao is the same age as the great wall of China, but new studies indicate that the settlement appeared before her.
The most valuable find for archaeologists turned out to be an ancient pyramid with the eye and individuals that have both features of humans and animals. It covers an area of 24 hectares, and its height was about 70 meters.
Ancient 4,300-year-old ‘Pyramid of Eyes’ where humans were once sacrificed to appease the Gods discovered in rural China https://t.co/mnuu17JT7G pic.twitter.com/uTs4qzVpbA
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“Pyramid eye” consists of 11 levels, and on top of it, the archaeologists found a building with columns and tiled roofs, and huge water tanks. Scientists believe that there were the usual daily life, but lived there the city’s rulers and nobles. In addition, experts have found many pits with human remains. Apparently, the sacrifice was commonplace for the ancient Chinese city. However, studies show that the remains did not belong to local residents. Probably sacrificed captives from other cities.