Ancient Chinese Tombs Reveal Shocking Secrets: Puppies Sacrificed to Replace Humans in Rituals
In other words, buried pups may have been stand-ins for human sacrifices.
According to Campbell, his team’s findings underscore the importance of expanding the typical scope of archaeological study, beyond emperors and elites.
“We’ve been focused on palaces and kings for pretty much 100 years in Shang studies,” Campbell argued. “I think that’s given us a really warped perspective on that society.”
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