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      New discovery of ancient city ruins provides insights into origin of Chinese civilization

      2024-12-27 03:41 Last Updated At:14:27

      City remains discovered in relic sites dating back to China's earliest dynasties of Xia (2070-1600 BC) and Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC), provide new insights into the origins and development of Chinese culture, said China's National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday.

      Erlitou ruins in Luoyang of central China's Henan is generally identified by archaeologists as one of the capital cities during the Xia Dynasty.

      According to the authority, architectural remains were discovered at the palace area of Erlitou ruins. For the first time, the complete layout of a crossroads and walls dividing the ancient state capital-like city into four regular grids was revealed. These findings further unveil the layout and architectural systems within the area.

      Yin Xu, or the Yin Ruins, located in Anyang in central China's Henan Province, was confirmed to be the remnants of the capital of the late Shang Dynasty.

      According to the authority, an interwoven network of main roads and ditches have been found and confirmed in the north bank of Huan River passing through the Yin Ruins, forming the main layout of the ancient capital.

      "The layout of the ancient capital is of most importance. The new findings offer fresh insights into the ancient capital's layout and make us realize that central plain regions play a leading role in promoting the development of Chinese civilization," said Wang Wei, a member of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).

      New discovery of ancient city ruins provides insights into origin of Chinese civilization

      New discovery of ancient city ruins provides insights into origin of Chinese civilization

      Twenty-five years after its return to Panama, the Panama Canal, an artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, continues to play a pivotal role in the nation's economy, contributing six percent to Panama's GDP and significantly impacting global trade.

      The canal was completed by the United States in 1914 and returned to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed by then U.S. President Jimmy Carter and then Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos. The deal relinquishes American control over the canal by year 2000 and guarantees its neutrality.

      According to a report by the Panama Canal Authority, a total of 9,944 deep-draft ships passed through the canal in fiscal year 2024. The total revenue for the year reached 4.986 billion U.S. dollars, with a net income of 3.453 billion U.S. dollars. These figures not only highlight the Panama Canal's busy operations but also underscore its critical importance to global trade.

      "We are making sea freight more economical by ensuring an even distribution. The Neopanamax lock can serve 10 to 11 ships, and the Panamax lock can accommodate 26 to 27 ships daily. In total, the Panama Canal operates 36 times a day, and smaller ships can share an opening, allowing up to 40 ships to pass through," said Ilya Espino de Marotta, deputy administrator and chief operations officer of the Panama Canal.

      The Panama Canal is not just a vital waterway connecting two oceans, but also a lifeline of global trade. Today, thanks to modern management by the Panamanian people, the canal continues to facilitate international commerce.

      "For the past 25 years, the Panama Canal has been operated by Panamanians, handling six percent of global trade. The primary goods transported through the canal are from Asia to the eastern United States, accounting for 74 percent of the canal's total cargo volume, ultimately reaching eastern U.S. ports. The canal not only belongs to Panama, but is also a resource that serves the entire world," said Arauz, a Panamanian economist.

      25 years after return to Panama, Panama Canal continues to drive economic growth, global trade

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