In 1899, a scholar examining dragon bones found carved marks and uncovered Shang China’s earliest writing
June 12, 2026
The oracle bone script is the oldest attested form of written Chinese. Image Credit: Wikipedia
In 1899, a sharp-eyed scholar, Wang Yirong, greatly advanced knowledge of late Shang China. He was looking at bones being sold in a traditional market.…
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