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The first place to be called the 'Middle Kingdom'

2013-10-05 14:31:24

(China Daily)

 

Shi Songling, a 62-year-old man in Xiaxian county of Yuncheng, holds a map he drew to show local historic ruins left by Emperor Yu. Shi believes an ancient platform made of rammed earth there is a relic left by the emperor. Shi, who has been guarding the platform for more than three decades, said what he guards is the root of the nation.

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