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"The ancient cultural remains at Sanxingdui are worldly renowned. In the multitude of Chinese antiquities, they are among the most spectacular and of the highest historical, scientific, cultural and artistic value.

The two large sacrificial pits discovered consecutively from July to September 1986 at Sanxingdui constitute one of the most important archaeological finds of the twentieth century. Yielding a large number of remarkable artifacts, the discovery immediately attracted worldwide attention and fame. The two pits contained a rich array of bronze, gold and lithic artifacts, including mysterious bronze sculptures, a shiny gold staff and jade implements with intricate decoration... The site of Sanxingdui presents a sophisticated yet enigmatic world of ancient Shu. As material manifestations of the ancient Shu civilization, the artifacts stimulate great interest, revealing their ancient splendor to our present time.

The discovery of the Sanxingdui site and it riches has confirmed the historical reality of Shu... a controversial legend since ancient times. The origin and center of the ancient state of Shu can now be ascertained: Sanxingdui.

The ancient state of Shu at Sanxingdui represents one of many distinct regional cultures that surround the Central Plain in ancient China. The Sanxingdui cultural remains provide a missing link in the evolution of Chinese culture. As a hallmark of ancient civilization of the upper Changjiang river valley, the Sanxingdui civilization definitively confirms the multiple and widespread origins of Chinese civilization.

Forming a coherent group, the Sanxingdui artifacts are rare treasures of ancient humanity. The site presents a concrete case for investigating early political organization, social evolution and religious practices. Sanxingdui occupies an important place in the history of world civilization.

'Having slumbered for thousands of years, once awakened, it shocks the world'. The treasure trove of Sanxingdui reveals the infinite fascination of ancient Chinese civilization as well as brilliance of our human cultural heritage.

The soul of Shu, thousands of years old, will exist eternally! May the Three Stars shine brilliantly forever"!

If anyone has any idea of this hallmark, I'd love to hear it.
I know the first part (l to r) is 925 (silver) then I'm stumped, then it is a C (year) - but in what shaped outer? I love puzzles and will keep at this one. :o)
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