Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption
Liu Bin, a Chinese archaeologist credited with discovering a vast 5,000-year-old prehistoric city that rewrote the history of Chinese civilisation, has pleaded guilty to taking bribes and embezzlement. The celebrated academic, who discovered the Liangzhu ruins – a Unesco World Heritage site in eastern China’s Zhejiang province – and long oversaw its excavation and heritage nomination, accepted the charges, according to news outlet Southern Weekly. During a court hearing in Zh
Renowned Chinese archaeologist Liu Bin, celebrated for his discovery of the 5,000-year-old Liangzhu city, has admitted to charges of bribery and embezzlement. The academic, who played a key role in the excavation and heritage listing of the prehistoric site, a UNESCO World Heritage location, entered his plea during a court hearing. Liu Bin's work significantly altered the understanding of early Chinese civilization.
This case highlights potential corruption within the preservation and management of significant historical and cultural sites.
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