00:00In other topics, a recent archaeological discovery in China reveals the secrets of Ximau,
00:05an ancient city built with advanced planning, offering new insights into the early development
00:09of Chinese civilization. Our correspondent Bruno Falsi with the details.
00:15Greetings comrades, here from Beijing I came to tell you a story about an old city in northwest
00:23China, where archaeologists are revealing new details about Ximau, one of the world's most
00:31important archaeological sites. The ancient city over 4,000 years old covered nearly 4 million square
00:40meters and was protected by massive stone walls, demonstrating a level of organization uncommon
00:48for its time. The site features large structures as pyramidal-like rising areas, palaces, and
00:57elaborates cultures that evidence of a complex and stratified society with well-defined hierarchies.
01:07The most recent studies show that this society was organized around family lineage and well-defined
01:17power structures, and that it maintained connections with different regions, reflecting the long-distance
01:25exchange of thousands of years ago. In addition, 17,000 bone needles were found along with remains of
01:36cattle and sheep, evidence of an organized economy that combined agriculture and animal husbandry, ensuring
01:46its sustainability for its population. Ximau is now proof of the early development of the Chinese
01:54civilization, considered the oldest with historical continuity in the world. With this news from here, Beijing,
02:05we will go back with you in the studios.
02:08We'll see you in the studios.
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