Dossier
Shimao
Coverage of Shimao in the Nexus archive.
- From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
The Shimao civilization in central China's Shaanxi region, active between 2300–1800 BC, constructed massive walls initially mistaken for parts of the Great Wall of China. DNA analysis and jade artefacts have provided new insights into this ancient society, challenging previous assumptions about its timeline and significance.