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Ancient Sanxingdui civilization likely practiced animal sacrifice, study suggests

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A recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science suggests that the ancient Sanxingdui civilization may have practiced animal sacrifice. Researchers identified a potential sacrificial pit based on the arrangement of artifacts, providing physical evidence for this ancient ritualistic behavior. This practice is noted to have historical parallels with mythological accounts of Odysseus and modern festivals like Nepal's Gadhimai Festival. AI

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Ancient Sanxingdui civilization likely practiced animal sacrifice, study suggests

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kevin McSpadden ·

    China study suggests animal sacrifice may have been part of ancient Sanxingdui rituals

    Animal sacrifice has played a major role in human history, from mythological stories about Odysseus to modern rituals such as Nepal’s Gadhimai Festival. The tradition also dates back to ancient peoples we know little about. A research paper published in the Journal of Archaeologi…

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