Why Are There Ancient Coffins Hanging From China's Cliffs? | Mysterious Hanging Coffins

In the mountains of China's Sichuan Province is the sight of hundreds of ancient wooden coffins hanging precariously from a cliff face. Some experts believe the dead were placed there thousands of years ago to be within reach of the gods, while others say it was to keep them away from wild animals....

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