Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
An incredibly rare, sacred square metal seal that can only reside in the Chinese Emperor’s Royal Court has been unearthed ninety kilometres inland from Darwin. We believe that this ancient metal seal is the most important global discovery of both the 20th and 21st Century.
The Press Release - forgottenorigin.com/press-release-did-the-chinese-reach-australia-before-cook
In May 2022, a copper-alloy seal bearing early Chinese inscriptions was discovered near Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, Australia. Preliminary metallurgical and epigraphic analyses suggest the object predates any known modern or colonial Chinese presence in the region. The artefact, associated with Daoist deity worship, may indicate ancient maritime connections between Asia and northern Australia. This paper summarises the discovery, expert opinions, initial analyses, and recommendations for future study and preservation
The Prelim Report - forgottenorigin.com/the-discovery-of-a-chinese-imperial-seal-in-northern-australia-preliminary-report-and-analysis
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An incredibly rare, sacred square metal seal that can only reside in the Chinese Emperor’s Royal Court has been unearthed ninety kilometres inland from Darwin. We believe that this ancient metal seal is the most important global discovery of both the 20th and 21st Century.
The Press Release - forgottenorigin.com/press-release-did-the-chinese-reach-australia-before-cook
In May 2022, a copper-alloy seal bearing early Chinese inscriptions was discovered near Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, Australia. Preliminary metallurgical and epigraphic analyses suggest the object predates any known modern or colonial Chinese presence in the region. The artefact, associated with Daoist deity worship, may indicate ancient maritime connections between Asia and northern Australia. This paper summarises the discovery, expert opinions, initial analyses, and recommendations for future study and preservation
The Prelim Report - forgottenorigin.com/the-discovery-of-a-chinese-imperial-seal-in-northern-australia-preliminary-report-and-analysis
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