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2026.10.24 13:27 GMT+8

Inside the science of a Sanxingdui dig

Updated 2026.10.24 14:49 GMT+8
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Protective shelters and enclosed excavation cabins bring modern conservation into the archaeological landscape of Sanxingdui. /CGTN

Marked test areas on the exposed earth highlight the careful work of studying and protecting the site itself. /CGTN

Marked test areas on the exposed earth highlight the careful work of studying and protecting the site itself. /CGTN

Marked test areas on the exposed earth highlight the careful work of studying and protecting the site itself. /CGTN

Protective shelters and enclosed excavation cabins bring modern conservation into the archaeological landscape of Sanxingdui. /CGTN

Protective shelters and enclosed excavation cabins bring modern conservation into the archaeological landscape of Sanxingdui. /CGTN

Before an artifact reaches a museum, its surroundings need care too. At Sanxingdui, archaeological cabins provide controlled conditions for excavation, while marked test areas reveal the careful study of the exposed earth. From protective shelters to the smallest patch of soil, discover how archaeology and conservation work together to preserve the past.

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