In 1929, a farmer was clearing an irrigation ditch in Sichuan, and the jade he pulled from the mud revealed a forgotten Bronze Age civilization

A fortuitous accident transformed the life of a farmer in Sichuan Province in 1929 when he uncovered jade, leading to the remarkable discovery of Sanxingdui. This Bronze Age site is a treasure trove of unique artistic expressions and cultural practices that challenge the previous conceptions of early Chinese civilization.