New findings at China's Sanxingdui Ruins stun archaeologists(2)

Archaeologists work at the No.8 sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 31, 2022. Archaeologists have recently made some stunning discoveries at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

A treasure trove of exquisite bronze, gold and jade wares, including at least 10 bronzewares unearthed for the first time in the history of human civilization, have been excavated at the site. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

Photo taken on June 1, 2022 shows a bronze box with a green jade ware inside excavated from the No.7 sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Archaeologists have recently made some stunning discoveries at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province.(Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Photo taken on June 1, 2022 shows a bronze mask excavated from the No.8 sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Archaeologists have recently made some stunning discoveries at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Photo taken on May 31, 2022 shows artifacts including a bronze head excavated from the No.8 sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Archaeologists have recently made some stunning discoveries at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province.(Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

Photo taken on May 31, 2022 shows a dragon-shaped bronze item excavated from the No.8 sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Archaeologists have recently made some stunning discoveries at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)