China unveils new archaeological discoveries of Neolithic, Xia sites
Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-14 10:38
China Finds New Archaeological Sites from Ancient Times
Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-14
BEIJING – On Friday, China announced three major archaeological discoveries from both prehistoric times and the Xia Dynasty (2070 BC-1600 BC).
The National Cultural Heritage Administration held a meeting to share these findings as part of the “Chinese Archaeology” project. The discoveries were made in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in East China, and in Henan province in Central China.
Key Discoveries
Erlitou Culture Site in Henan: This is the largest Erlitou culture site found in southern Henan. It includes large foundations, sacrificial pits, and artifacts like pottery, jade, and turquoise. This discovery helps us understand the Xia culture better and is an important find for Chinese archaeology.
Neolithic Settlement in Zhejiang: This site is from the early to middle Neolithic Age, around 9,300 to 8,000 years ago. It includes remains of ancient rice fields, moats, and terraced land, showing us early rice farming along the Yangtze River.
Neolithic Site in Jiangsu: Dating back about 7,200 to 6,900 years, this is the oldest Neolithic site found between the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers. Over 2,800 items made from pottery, bone, stone, wood, jade, and shells were found here. These objects show regional characteristics and give new information about Neolithic life in this area.
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