The man, who died roughly 3,800 years ago, may have been a prominent military leader and was buried in an elaborate fashion.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha this weekend, which involves ritual animal sacrifice, something Chinese started performing in the Zhou dynasty.

During the Xia, Shang, and Zhou periods, the social status with authority was intimately related to the nobles and rulers (Wang, 2018). By the Zhou Dynasty, its ritual system and social order was ...

Ornaments of bronze fish, agate beads, pottery beads, stone pendants and shells were found in the coffins. Also discovered were four bronze ceremonial fans, a lacquered drum, and a musical ...

Unlike many bronze relics in China's National Museum-which date to the Western Zhou Dynasty or exhibit worn patterns-these newly surveyed pieces are in pristine condition with intricate decorations ...

Appraisal: Zhou Dynasty Jade Spear Point & Bronze Shaft, from Palm Springs Hour 3.

A newly uncovered section of the Great Wall of China in the late Western Zhou Dynasty, dating back nearly 3,000 years, suggests the structure's origins are three centuries older than previously ...

Archaeological discoveries in Jinan reveal burgeoning Eastern Zhou Dynasty stone handicrafts By Li Yuche Published: Feb 12, 2025 08:38 PM Photo: Screenshot from website ...