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The Xinzhou Shimen Hanging Coffins are located in Xiaoshimen Village, Ningwu County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China. They are a cliff burial group of great archaeological research value and one of the locations for the domestic game "Black Myth: Wukong". - Location and discovery: The Shimen Hanging Coffins are located in the west of Xiaoshimen Village, 70 kilometers west of Ningwu City. It is a very secluded valley. There is a secluded alley in the depths of the canyon. The stone wall at the entrance is like a solid stone wall, and the alley is full of green trees. This is the mysterious Shimen Hanging Coffins Scenic Area. - Features and types of hanging coffins: The Shimen Hanging Coffins are the earliest cliff burial group discovered north of the Yangtze River so far, and they are of great archaeological research value. The stone wall in the stone gate, the dangerous rock is towering, the high one can reach more than 300 meters, and the low one also has more than 100 meters. The top of the wall is covered with green trees and shrubs, and the wooden coffins hanging on the stone wall are embedded in the rock cave, and some are exposed outside the stone wall. Some are supported by wooden stakes, and some are tied with iron chains. There are single coffins hanging alone, and there are also double coffins side by side. Most of them are in stone cliffs and caves to avoid water, shade and dryness. The height from the ground varies, with nearly 100 meters, tens of meters, and tens of meters high. Black Myth Wukong's location - Presentation in the game: As one of the locations of "Black Myth: Wukong", the scene in the game shows the mystery and magnificence of the hanging coffins, presenting players with an ancient world full of oriental aesthetic charm. The Xinzhou Shimen Hanging Coffins are not only a mysterious natural landscape, but also an important source of inspiration for cultural works such as "Black Myth: Wukong". At the same time, it also carries rich burial culture and historical background, and is an important window for studying ancient social customs and beliefs.
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Posted: Sep 21, 2024
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