![]() ![]() ![]() They are a primitive form of Chinese characters and the oldest fully developed characters in China. Jiaguwen, or oracle bone inscriptions, are an ancient Chinese script named for their inscriptions on tortoise shells and animal bones. ![]() The other four ancient scripts, all extinct, include hieroglyphs from ancient Egypt, cuneiforms from ancient Babylon, Indus script, and Mayan glyphs from Mesoamerica.Īn oracle bone inscription is showed in the exhibition. They were handed down and evolved into today’s Chinese characters,” said Song Zhenhao, head of the research center of oracle bone inscriptions and Shang Dynasty history under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and one of the leading scholars of the field. “Unlike the other four ancient scripts, oracle bone inscriptions did not disappear. With the development of modern technologies, the mysterious shells and bones were given new life, inspiring the young generation and spreading traditional Chinese culture in a new way. The ancient Chinese script has drawn the world’s attention since its discovery back in 1899.įor years, archeologists and researchers have been fascinated by and dedicated to the mystery behind the characters. A visitor enjoys the displays at an exhibition of oracle bone inscriptions as a series of events opened on Tuesday, to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the discovery of these ancient Chinese characters at National Museum of China in Beijing.Īs a series of events being held to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the discovery of ancient oracle bone inscriptions this month, the spotlight is being shined on ancient Chinese characters once again. ![]()
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