World Heritage Sites. Episode 17 Earliest China: Yinxu and the Oracle Bones [eFilm]
2026
Streaming Video
The site of Yinxu contains the remains of the earliest Chinese dynasty: the Shang. Among Yinxu's astonishing features, learn about the mysterious oracle bones, inscribed ox bones used in divination to obtain information from the netherworld. Then visit the vast royal necropolis, with sumptuous tombs containing bronze and jade treasures, and which bear evidence of substantial human sacrifice.
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Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2021.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2026.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2021.
Performers:
Justin M. Jacobs
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
877590
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