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Archaeologist admits guilt in corruption case over ancient city discovery

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A Chinese archaeologist, Liu Bin, has pleaded guilty to corruption charges including bribery and embezzlement. He was recognized for discovering a 5,000-year-old prehistoric city that significantly altered the understanding of Chinese civilization's history. AI

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Archaeologist admits guilt in corruption case over ancient city discovery

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