Ancient China -- The Dust-Sealed Dynasty

Author: [USA] Brown, edited by He Huiyu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The volumes of "Lost Civilizations" showcase the trajectory of the birth and early transformation of civilizations, a legacy long forgotten by later generations. Reading them is like adults revisiting old photographs of their childhood—each scene evoking a faint sense of nostalgia. This series can be enjoyed as an art album while also serving as a reference for travelers to the world, helping them explore the must-see historical sites and scenic spots. The vast China has been inhabited by humans and their ancestors for about two million years. Among them, the fertile plains were home to the Lantian people. The fossils of the Lantian people have been proven to be 1.5 million years old; while the subsequent Hemudu people and Peking Man also left behind traces with a history of 500,000 years. During the Paleolithic Age, hunting with stone tools left fossils of the teeth of tigers, elephants, and other beasts that were killed; starting around 5,000 BC in the Neolithic Age, agriculture, animal husbandry, and pottery began to flourish—laying the foundation for bronze production—and left behind numerous remnants of Neolithic human settlements.