The earliest file found in China so far is

The earliest document discovered by China so far is Oracle Bone Inscriptions in the Yin and Shang Dynasties.

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1, the emergence and preservation of Oracle Bone Inscriptions.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions is a writing and predicting language, which is mainly preserved on tortoise shells and animal bones. These Oracle Bone Inscriptions often have the meaning of divination, which was used to ask the wishes of the gods and predict the good or bad luck in the future in the Shang Dynasty.

2. The value of Oracle Bone Inscriptions

Oracle Bone Inscriptions is one of the earliest characters in the history of China, which is of great value to the study of ancient society, politics, economy and culture. Through the interpretation of Oracle Bone Inscriptions, we can learn about the political system, religious beliefs, customs and habits of the Shang Dynasty.

3. Subsequent findings and research.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, a large number of Oracle Bone Inscriptions have been discovered and widely studied and applied. For example, in archaeology, history, linguistics, literature and other fields, there are in-depth studies and explorations based on Oracle Bone Inscriptions.

4. Oracle Bone Inscriptions's influence in the world.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions is not only an important part of China's ancient culture, but also an important part of the world cultural heritage. The existence and discovery of Oracle Bone Inscriptions provided valuable historical materials and cultural heritage for the inheritance and development of human civilization.

5. The form and characteristics of Oracle Bone Inscriptions.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions has many forms, including Ding Liang, Zhu Zhu and Zhu Qi. Oracle Bone Inscriptions's writing is simple and clear, relatively regular, with strong pictographic and indicative. At the same time, there are many very difficult words and usages in Oracle bone inscriptions, which need in-depth study and interpretation by experts.

6. Excavation and Protection of Oracle Bone Inscriptions

China Anyang Yin Ruins, Zhoukoudian and other places have preserved a large number of Oracle Bone Inscriptions. In recent years, with the gradual improvement of archaeological technology and the increasing awareness of cultural relics protection, the excavation and protection work in Oracle Bone Inscriptions has also received more attention and extensive attention. At the same time, in order to better inherit and utilize the cultural value of Oracle Bone Inscriptions, relevant institutions and scholars have also digitally collated and studied Oracle Bone Inscriptions.