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Oracle bone inscriptions pt1

The video discusses Chinese ancient characters known as oracle bone script, their origins, and characteristics, focusing on characters related to people. The script, used before the existence of writing tools and resembling drawings, evolved into modern Chinese characters.

Published on 2025-02-24 · Used with permission

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