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Yin Xu (Yin Ruins), located in Anyang, Henan Province, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the archaeological remains of the last capital of China's Shang Dynasty (1300–1046 BC). Spanning 24 square kilometers, it features palace foundations, royal tombs, and oracle bone inscriptions—the earliest known Chinese writing. Renowned for its bronze artifacts like the Simuwu Ding and its role in deciphering Shang history, Yin Xu offers unparalleled insights into early Chinese civilization.
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