Yinqueshan Han Slips

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Yinqueshan Han Slips, Archaeological grave site in Linyi City, China

The Yinqueshan Han Slips comprise 4,942 bamboo strips containing ancient Chinese texts, discovered within two tombs at the foot of Silver Sparrow Mountain.

Construction workers unearthed these Western Han dynasty burial sites in April 1972, revealing military documents and a calendar dated to 134 BCE.

The bamboo strips contain sections of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Sun Bin's military texts, and fragments of Six Strategies, showcasing ancient Chinese military knowledge.

The Yinqueshan Han Tombs Bamboo Slips Museum spans 10,000 square meters across three sections, displaying the tombs, bamboo strips, and additional artifacts.

Among the discovered texts, researchers identified 80 different manuscripts, with one tomb belonging to a military officer bearing the surname Sima.

Location: Linyi City

Inception: 3 century BCE

GPS coordinates: 35.05594,118.34117

Latest update: May 15, 2025 02:33

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