Shanxi Province has unveiled its first underground archaeological cabin, perched 10 meters beneath the 2,700-year-old Beibaie Cemetery in Yuanqu County. Since emergency excavations began in 2020, this site has earned its place among China's major archaeological finds.
Inside the cabin, researchers have seamless access to advanced tools – from imagers to microscopes – effectively transforming the dig site into a high-tech laboratory. Real-time scans and on-site analysis let experts study soil layers and uncover relics with precision.
The fusion of traditional excavation techniques with cutting-edge technology accelerates discoveries and preserves delicate artifacts at their point of unearthing. By centralizing data collection underground, teams can track progress more clearly and share insights without delay.
For young explorers and tech enthusiasts worldwide, Shanxi's underground cabin offers a front-row seat to the future of heritage science – where ancient history meets the digital age.
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Shanxi's sci-fi-style archaeology cabin takes excavation to new depth
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