Incogni advertisement<br /><br />Use code “<a href="https://nordvpn.com/earthancients" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nordvpn.com/earthancients</a> at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incognito plan.<br />Your URL is: <a href="https://incogni.com/earthancients" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://incogni.com/earthancients</a><br /><br /><br />The Discovery of a Chinese Imperial Seal in Northern Australia:<br />Preliminary Report and Analysis<br />By Dr Luk Yu-ping (British Museum), Ed Liu (Chinese Scholar) &amp; Geological Analyst (AA+<br />Industry)<br /><br />Abstract<br />In May 2022, a copper-alloy seal bearing early Chinese inscriptions was discovered near<br />Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, Australia. Preliminary metallurgical and epigraphic<br />analyses suggest the object predates any known modern or colonial Chinese presence in the<br />region. The artefact, associated with Daoist deity worship, may indicate ancient maritime<br />connections between Asia and northern Australia. This paper summarises the discovery,<br />expert opinions, initial analyses, and recommendations for future study and preservation.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><ol><li>What Has Been Found</li><li>A square-shaped cast metal seal (90mm2, 20g) with eight Chinese characters and two side</li><li>markings, believed to represent the “Tiger-tamer Marshal Zhao of the Dark Altar” (玄壇伏虎</li><li>趙公元帥)—a Daoist deity linked to wealth, protection, and navigation. The artefact bears</li><li>the hallmarks of imperial-level craftsmanship, including a nine-fold casting method and</li><li>complex copper-zinc alloy composition consistent with early high-temperature metallurgy.</li><li>2. Who Found It</li><li>The seal was discovered by John Miltenburg in collaboration with local researchers. The</li><li>initial academic interpretation and contextual analysis were later undertaken by Ed Liu</li><li>(Chinese scholar) and Ian Hudson and team, with external review and correspondence with</li><li>Dr Luk Yu-ping, Curator of Chinese Paintings and Prints at the British Museum.</li><li>3. When It Was Found</li><li>The discovery occurred in early May 2022 during surface exploration of the wetlands area</li><li>surrounding Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, approximately 110 km south of Darwin.</li><li>4. Where It Was Found and in What Circumstances</li><li>The seal was recovered from wetlands heavily embedded in clay, located between two</li><li>creek systems near Tortilla Flats. The location’s hydrological conditions likely preserved the</li><li>artefact by limiting exposure to air and corrosive elements. There is no evidence of modern</li><li>habitation, trade, or military activity in the immediate vicinity that would explain the seal’s</li><li>presence through known historical channels.</li></ol>https://forgottenorigin.com/<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support</a>.