2,200-Year-Old Burial in China Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth: A Glimpse into Ancient Rituals
A remarkable discovery in northwestern China has left archaeologists intrigued—a 2,200-year-old burial revealing a woman with bright red, cinnabar-stained teeth. Found in Turpan City, Xinjiang, a historic Silk Road hub, the burial belonged to the Gushi people, an ancient equestrian culture. The use of cinnabar, a toxic mineral made of mercury and sulfur, on teeth […]