# China study finds animal sacrifice in ancient Sanxingdui rituals

A study in the Journal of Archaeological Science suggests ancient Sanxingdui people may have practiced animal sacrifice. Researchers identified a sacrificial pit based on spatial patterns. The finding links animal sacrifice to early Chinese rituals.

https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3372019/china-study-suggests-animal-sacrifice-may-have-been-part-ancient-sanxingdui-rituals

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