2,200-Year-Old Engraved Stone Discovered in ChinaBeijing, 16 Sep (ONA) — A stone inscription discovered on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau was identified as China’s only known Qin Dynasty (221 B.C.-207 B.C.) engraved stone still preserved at its original site and of the highest altitude from that historical period, said Chinese authorities. The stone is situated on the northern shore of Gyaring Lake in Maduo County, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, at an altitude of 4,306 meters. The inscribed surface area is about 0.16 square meters and contains 37 characters, according to China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA). Through laboratory analysis, the carved stone is determined to be composed of quartz sandstone, known for its high resistance to abrasion and weathering.The inscription has remained largely intact, with most of its characters still clearly legible, that featuring a complete date not found in existing records. It helps fill gaps in the historical narrative and carries significant historical, artistic and scientific value.— Ends/Khalid