L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Sept 7, 2007 8:45:15 GMT -5
Prehistoric Cave Found in South AnhuiSealed away from the outside world for millions of years, a mountain cave located in Xintian Town, Xuancheng City, southern Anhui Province has recently been excavated and classified by archeologists as a prehistoric cave. It harbors a trove of animal fossil bones and vessels. A huge crescent fossil bone weighing two kilograms was unearthed during the discovery. Experts have verified it as an Asian elephant tooth, the first one of its kind to be excavated from southern Anhui Province. The discovery is the direct result of personal efforts by a 57-year-old local villager named Bi Lin. Full Article
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