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12/23/2024 12:58:17 am

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New Forms of Earliest Known Chinese Characters Discovered

Archaeologists have discovered new forms of the first known Chinese characters including an unusual human skull. The discovery was part of the latest research on a number of ancient tortoise shells as well as inscribed animal bones. Archaeologists announced the discovery on Thursday, reported state news agency Xinhua.

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