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China's Oldest Grotto Grave Unearthed in SW China China's Oldest Grotto Grave Unearthed in SW China- From the People's Daily, Neolithic grotto grave is found on the Nongshan Mountain of southwestern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regi… Earliest Presence of Humans in East Asia Earliest Presence of Humans in East Asia- From BBC, man entered northern China as long as 1.36 million years ago, according to new research. 1,700-year-old Legal Document Found in NW Province 1,700-year-old Legal Document Found in NW Province- From the Peoples daily, a incomplete document dating back 1,700 years just has been unearthed in Gansu Province, providing a va… Tomb Depicting Murals Found in Southwest China Tomb Depicting Murals Found in Southwest China- From Xinhuanet, Chinese archaeologists have found colorful murals on walls inside six cliff tombs dating back to the Eastern Han Dy… China's Boat-building Dates Back 7,500 Years China's Boat-building Dates Back 7,500 Years- From the people's Daily, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed a wooden boat dating back at least 7,500 years in Xiaoshan City of eas… Finds Confirm China's Ancient Trade Route Port Finds Confirm China's Ancient Trade Route Port- From the People's Daily, Chinese archaeologists say they have found more evidence to prove Hepu, at Beihai City in south China's Gu… China Finds Oldest Environmental Protection Rule China Finds Oldest Environmental Protection Rule- A report from Xinhua that China was taking legal measures to protect the natural environment as early as West Han Dynasty (206 BC… China Had Express Post in 221 BCE China Had Express Post in 221 BCE- From CNN, China had an express postal service as long ago as 221 BCE, according to archaeologists studying recently discovered Imperial document… Ancient Civilization Existed in South China: Findings Ancient Civilization Existed in South China: Findings- From the People's Daily, archaeological findings prove that civilization existed in Shenzhen, now a coastal boomtown in sout… Multiplication Tables Exist in China 2,200 Years Ago Multiplication Tables Exist in China 2,200 Years Ago- From Xinhua, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed proof that the times tables were being drummed into the heads of pupils mo… Byzantine Gold Coin Unearthed in Qinghai Byzantine Gold Coin Unearthed in Qinghai- From Xinhua News, a Byzantine gold coin recently unearthed in Dulan in northwest China's Qinghai Province, may shed new light on the hist… Huge Ancient Pottery Drum Unearthed Huge Ancient Pottery Drum Unearthed- From Xinhua, archaeologists believe that a pottery drum unearthed recently in Qianyang County, northwest China's Shannxi Province, is probably… Ancient Graves Discovered in Central China Ancient Graves Discovered in Central China- From Xinhua, Chinese aristocrats were building hundreds of tombs in this ancient capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. 9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China 9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China- A press release from Brookhaven National Laboratory detailing a set of very early Chinese flutes. Mysterious Mummies of China Mysterious Mummies of China- Articles at NOVA Online giving further information on the 3000 year old Tarum Mummies. Ancient Chinese Rice Archaeological Project Ancient Chinese Rice Archaeological Project- Study of rice in Neolithic and Epi-Palaeolithic archaeological paddy sites on the middle Yangtze River. Chinese Culture: Images Chinese Culture: Images- A summary of all the picture files available on the Brooklyn College Core 9 Chinese Culture site, along with their sources. University Museum, Tokyo University Museum, Tokyo- The Department of Archaeology at the University Museum in Tokyo, Japan. Includes current and past research and staff. Okayama University Okayama University- Information about the Department of Archaeology, its activities, and links. Order Odonata Order Odonata- Description from the Animal Diversity Web. California Dragonflies and Damselflies California Dragonflies and Damselflies- Sightings, photographs, California field key, FAQ, and links. Odonata Stuff from Ron Lyons Odonata Stuff from Ron Lyons- Introduction and cultural odonatology references. North Carolina Dragonfly and Damselfly Photos North Carolina Dragonfly and Damselfly Photos- Photos and notes by Will Cook, mostly taken in North Carolina. North Carolina Damselflies and Dragonflies North Carolina Damselflies and Dragonflies- Field checklist and annotated gallery of photos by Jeff Pippen. British Dragonfly Society British Dragonfly Society- Promotes the study and conservation of dragonflies and damselflies and their natural habitats, especially in the United Kingdom. Includes images and an … South American Odonata South American Odonata- Species list including details of the countries where each species is found. Mexican Odonata Mexican Odonata- A species list including details of the States where each species is found. Alaska Odonata Alaska Odonata- A species list including favored habitats and dates. Dragonflies and Damselflies Dragonflies and Damselflies- Photographs and information on these insects, their distribution, description, biology and behavior, with a key to the families found in Florida. Brisbane Dragonflies and Damselflies Brisbane Dragonflies and Damselflies- Photos and facts of dragonflies and damselflies in Brisbane, Australia.