Unearthing peace: ancient China gravesite reveals significance of broken weapons
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“A newly uncovered archaeological site from the Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BC) in Shaanxi province, northwest China, revealed in 2022.”
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Wikipedia entries mention the Western Zhou dynasty and Shaanxi province but do not specifically reference an archaeological site uncovered in 2022. No direct confirmation of the claim found in provided evidence.
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— Zhou (), known in historiography as the Northern Zhou (Chinese: 北周; pinyin: Běi Zhōu), was a Xianbei-led dynasty of China (founded by member of Yuwen tribe of Xiongnu origin) that lasted from 557 to 5…
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— The Western Zhou (Chinese: 西周; pinyin: Xīzhōu; c. 1046 – 771 BC) was a period of Chinese history corresponding roughly to the first half of the Zhou dynasty. It began when King Wu of Zhou overthrew th…
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“The gravesite features the remains of individuals interred with broken weapons, a custom rooted in an ancient Chinese philosophy that asserts 'stopping war is true valour' (zhigeweiwu in Chinese).”
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“The phrase 'stopping war is true valour' (zhigeweiwu) originates from the ancient classic Zuozhuan (circa 300 BC).”
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— The 670s BC, or 670s BCE are the decade that runs from 679 BC to 670 BC. At the time it was known as 75-84 Ab urbe condita in Rome. The denomination 670s BC for this decade has been used since the ear…
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— Huaxia is a historical concept representing the Chinese nation, and came from the self-awareness of a common cultural ancestry by ancestral populations of the Han people.
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— The Zuo Zhuan (Chinese: 左傳; Wade–Giles: Tso Chuan; [tswò ʈʂwân]), often translated as The Zuo Tradition or as The Commentary of Zuo, is an ancient Chinese narrative history traditionally regarded as a…
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“The bronze daggers and knives were intentionally damaged during burial as offerings to ensure deceased’s peaceful passage into afterlife.”
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“The site, surrounded by a moat, contained multiple ash pits and tombs, with a total of 13 graves excavated.”
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Wikipedia entries for '13' (number, iPhone 13, Memphis 13) are unrelated to the archaeological site. No direct confirmation of the moat, ash pits, or 13 graves in provided evidence.
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— Thirteen or 13 may refer to:
13 (number), the natural number following 12 and preceding 14
Any of the years 13 BC, AD 13, 1913, or 2013
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— The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini (stylized as iPhone 13 mini) are smartphones that were developed and marketed by Apple. They are the fifteenth generation of iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 12 and 12 M…
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— The Memphis 13 are the group of young children who integrated the schools of Memphis, Tennessee. On October 3, 1961, 13 African-American first grade students were enrolled in schools that were previou…
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“Among the artefacts found were tripod jars, basins, and various pots.”
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