China discovers ancient writing

Archaeologists say they have discovered some of the world’s oldest known primitive writing, dating back 5,000 years, in eastern China.

Archaeologists say they have discovered some of the world’s oldest known primitive writing, dating back 5,000 years, in eastern China.

Some of the markings etched on broken axes resemble a modern Chinese character, they say.

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