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Ancient Qin Imperial Road Unearthed: 13-Km Discovery Shines

12/23/2025

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Chinese archaeologists have discovered a 13-kilometer section of the Qin Imperial Road.
The stretch is part of a nearly 900-kilometer network that was built over 2,200 years ago.
The road was commissioned by Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor, and completed in just five years.
The discovery highlights the Qin Dynasty's engineering prowess and its lasting impact on Chinese infrastructure and governance.

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Chinese archaeologists have discovered a 13-kilometer section of the Qin Imperial Road.
The stretch is part of a nearly 900-kilometer network that was built over 2,200 years ago.
The road was commissioned by Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor, and completed in just five years.
The discovery highlights the Qin Dynasty's engineering prowess and its lasting impact on Chinese infrastructure and governance.