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China’s Yin Ruins placed on archaeological sites list

The Yin Ruins of the Shang Dynasty (16th century - 11th century BC) capital in Anyang in Central China's Henan province, were placed on the World Heritage List in July 2006 and was recently listed by China's State Bureau of Cultural Relics as one of the 12 national archaeological sites.

A bird's-eye view of the Yin Ruins of the Shang DynastyA pit of sacrifice from the Shang Dynasty is seen at the Yin Ruins in Anyang, Central China's Henan province. Horse-drawn carts unearthed from the Yin Ruins are seen in Anyang, Central China's Henan province. Oracle bone inscriptions unearthed from the Yin Ruins are seen in Anyang, Central China's Henan province. A corner of the Yin Ruins is seen in Anyang, Central China's Henan province. Oracle bones are seen in a pit at the Yin Ruins in Anyang, Central China's Henan province.

Source: Peoples Daily Online [October 13, 2010]