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The Role of the Oracle Bones in Ancient Chinese Divination
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The Role of the Oracle Bones in Ancient Chinese Divination
Long before paper, printing, and porcelain, the rulers of ancient China turned to a more primal medium to seek guidance from the divine—bones and shells. Known as oracle bones, these artifacts from the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE) represent some of the earliest recorded forms of Chinese writing and provide a fascinating window into the ritual life, politics, and worldview of early Chinese civilization.What Are Oracle Bones?Oracle bones are t…
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