When did Oracle Bone Inscriptions originate?

1. The formation time of Oracle Bone Inscriptions is the cultural product of Shang Dynasty, about 3600 years ago. Oracle Bone Inscriptions was discovered in Yinxu, Anyang City, Henan Province, China. Oracle Bone Inscriptions is an ancient script in China, which is also called "Wen Qi", "Oracle Bone Inscriptions", "Yin Ruins" or "tortoise shell and animal bones".

2. Oracle Bone Inscriptions is an ancient Chinese character in China, which is regarded as an early form of modern Chinese characters, sometimes regarded as one of the characters of Chinese characters, and the oldest mature character in China, but it is not the bud of Chinese characters.

3. Oracle Bone Inscriptions got its name because it was engraved on tortoise shells and animal bones. The divination inscriptions and notes belonging to the royal family in the capital of Yin and Shang dynasties from 14 BC to1century BC are also the earliest written ancient literature heritage in China. The carriers of inscriptions are mainly the shoulder blades and tortoise shells of cattle, as well as the bones of other animals. Its contents provide unique, authentic and precious first-hand historical materials for studying the glorious civilization history of China with a long history and the inheritance form of the early country and humanistic society.