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Were cowry shells used as money in China?
Were cowry shells used as money in China?
Chiara
Wed Oct 30 2024
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I'm curious about the historical use of cowry shells in China. Specifically, I want to know if they were ever used as a form of currency or money in the country.
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CryptoVeteran
Fri Nov 01 2024
Historians and archaeologists have proposed several theories regarding their use.
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OceanSoul
Fri Nov 01 2024
One of the most widely accepted explanations is that cowrie shells served as a form of money or currency.
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DongdaemunTrendsetting
Fri Nov 01 2024
Cowrie shells hold a significant place in the archaeological record of China's Bronze Age.
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Lucia
Fri Nov 01 2024
This theory is supported by the large quantities of these shells found in ancient settlements.
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Raffaele
Fri Nov 01 2024
During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, cowrie shells were likely used for economic transactions.
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