Ancient Chinese rock art preserved for 2,000 years with blood mixture

Ancient rock art in China, dating back 2,000 years, has survived extreme climates due to a unique preservation method. Researchers discovered that the paintings, located in the Guangxi autonomous region near the Vietnam border, were created using a mixture that included post-partum blood. This ancient technique, involving lime, red clay, and blood, has helped the artwork, known as Huashan rock art, withstand harsh weather conditions for millennia. The art depicts scenes from the lives of the Luoyue people and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. AI

RANK_REASON The item details a scientific discovery about the preservation method of ancient artwork. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• China
• Guangxi
• Luoyue people
• Rock Paintings of Hua Mountain
• UNESCO World Heritage Site buffer zone
• Vietnam

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