Archaeologists in Taiwan unearthed a snake-shaped artifact likely used in ancient religious rituals. The serpentine object, which dates back some 4,000 years, was discovered last year in Taoyuan City, ...
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A 4,000-year-old snake-shaped artifact was recently discovered in Taiwan, archaeologists said. Photo from the National Tsing Hua University's archaeology page Archaeologists in Taiwan unearthed a ...