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2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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First Direct London-China Freight Train Completes 12,000-Kilometre Run
The first freight train to link China directly to the UK arrived in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu Saturday after covering over 12,000-kilometres (7,500 miles), making it the second-longest route in the world.
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First UK-China Train Today, Whiskey On Board, To Pass Through 7 Nations
The first-ever freight train from Britain to China, laden with whisky, soft drinks and baby products, started its mammoth journey on Monday along a modern-day "Silk Road" trade route.
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Kuwait's 22-Mile Bridge, Cost $3 Billion, Is Nearly Complete
Kuwait is building one of the world's longest causeways to its remote north where it will pump billions into "Silk City", aiming to revive the ancient Silk Road trade route.
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German Rail Giant Steps Up 'Silk Road' Freight Line To China
German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn said Thursday it planned to significantly ramp up cargo transport to China following a record year, using the world's longest train line in a modern-day revival of the Silk Road route.
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2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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First Direct London-China Freight Train Completes 12,000-Kilometre Run
The first freight train to link China directly to the UK arrived in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu Saturday after covering over 12,000-kilometres (7,500 miles), making it the second-longest route in the world.
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First UK-China Train Today, Whiskey On Board, To Pass Through 7 Nations
The first-ever freight train from Britain to China, laden with whisky, soft drinks and baby products, started its mammoth journey on Monday along a modern-day "Silk Road" trade route.
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Kuwait's 22-Mile Bridge, Cost $3 Billion, Is Nearly Complete
Kuwait is building one of the world's longest causeways to its remote north where it will pump billions into "Silk City", aiming to revive the ancient Silk Road trade route.
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German Rail Giant Steps Up 'Silk Road' Freight Line To China
German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn said Thursday it planned to significantly ramp up cargo transport to China following a record year, using the world's longest train line in a modern-day revival of the Silk Road route.
