Shang oracle inscriptions

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
gptkbp:associated_with ancestor worship
gptkbp:composedOf bones
tortoise shells
gptkbp:contains historical records
gptkbp:documentType military campaigns
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on cultural preservation efforts
gptkbp:hasCollection Chinese_museums
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gptkbp:includes questions posed to ancestors
predictions about the future
gptkbp:influence later_Chinese_writing_systems
gptkbp:inscription oracle bones
gptkbp:is_a pictographic writing
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of deciphering_ancient_Chinese_texts
gptkbp:is_a_source_of linguistic research
Shang_history
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of historical debate
gptkbp:is_available_in archaeological sites
tomb excavations
gptkbp:is_characterized_by complex characters
gptkbp:is_essential_for cultural studies
archaeological dating
understanding ancient governance
Chinese_history
the_study_of_ancient_China
understanding_early_Chinese_civilization
gptkbp:is_featured_in exhibitions
academic publications
ritual sacrifices
gptkbp:is_known_for ritual practices
gptkbp:is_linked_to the_development_of_Chinese_characters
the_rise_of_the_Shang_dynasty
gptkbp:is_part_of Chinese_cultural_heritage
gptkbp:is_referenced_in historical texts
early_Chinese_literacy
gptkbp:is_studied_in archaeologists
symbolism
Sinology
their linguistic features
gptkbp:is_used_in historical linguistics
divination
historical analyses.
royal names
Shang_economy
historical_developments_in_China
gptkbp:mandates agricultural practices
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Shang_dynasty
gptkbp:provides gptkb:Shang_religion
gptkbp:providesInformationOn Shang_society
gptkbp:recordings royal activities
gptkbp:relatedTo other ancient scripts
gptkbp:research social_hierarchy
gptkbp:suitableFor the_earliest_form_of_Chinese_writing
gptkbp:was_marked_by linguists
gptkbp:yearEstablished c. 1600–1046 BC