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A radio drama reveals the story of two generations of archaeologists discovering the origins of Chinese civilization at the Hemudu site. The podcast explores the discovery of artifacts, work delays, and challenges faced during excavation. The adaptation of the radio drama showcases a diverse cast and the production team behind the scenes.
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- The radio drama "Once Upon a Time at Hemudu" explores the excitement of archaeological research and the preservation of cultural relics.
- The discoveries at Hemudu and surrounding sites confirm the role of the Yangtze River Basin and the Yellow River Basin as cradles of Chinese civilization during the Hemudou period 8,000 years ago.
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Discovery of the Hemudou heritage site
In 2012, a fresh archaeology graduate joined the Hemudou Museum and stumbled upon an old journal documenting the findings at Hemudou in the 1970s. After locating the journal's owner, an antiquarian named G. Daoping, they discuss the journal and its entries, providing insight into the preservation of cultural relics and the excitement of archaeological research.
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