Hey there! Imagine finding something tiny and amazing that’s over 2,000 years old! 😲 That’s exactly what archaeologists did recently in the tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun.
Inside a special jade tube, they discovered ultra-fine steel needles, each only about 0.3 to 0.5 millimeters thick. 🪡 That’s thinner than a strand of your hair! But what were these tiny needles used for?
These needles are believed to be the earliest known steel acupuncture needles. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice where thin needles are inserted into the body to help with healing and pain relief. 🌟 It’s like giving your body tiny high-fives to feel better!
The fact that these needles are made of steel shows how advanced the metalworking skills were back then. They used special techniques to make strong, sharp needles that could be used for precise treatments.
This discovery teaches us a lot about early Chinese medicine and how people cared for each other long ago. It’s amazing to see how some practices have lasted through the centuries and are still used today! 🌐
Isn’t history fascinating? Who knows what other secrets are waiting to be discovered! 🕵️♂️
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Earliest known steel acupuncture needles found in Haihun Marquis Tomb
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