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Archaeologist Who Discovered Ancient City Pleads Guilty to Corruption

Liu Bin, the Chinese archaeologist credited with discovering a 5,000-year-old city, has pleaded guilty to bribery and embezzlement charges. The discovery of the Liangzhu ruins is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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