An archaeological discovery in the Turpan Basin of northwest China has revealed the 2,200-year-old burial of a woman with teeth […]

Archaeologists in China have discovered a unique burial of a woman whose teeth had been painted with cinnabar, with a toxic red substance that contains mercury.

Old Remains of 'Red Princess of the Silk Road' Reveal Rare Belief That Souls Resided in Teeth The Silk Road, a huge network of trade routes connecting the East and the West, has long been a source of fascination for historians and archaeologists alike.

A team of archaeologists in China has discovered the ancient grave of a woman who was buried about 2,200 years ago, whose teeth were painted with a red mineral called cinnabar, which is known to be extremely toxic.