Late Neolithic Age site found in South China

An archaeological excavation in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, has further revealed a Late Neolithic Age site rich in artifacts, dating from about 4,600 to 4,300 years ago, said the municipal cultural relics and archaeology institute of Guangzhou on Friday.

Located in Huangpu District, the Gancaoling site is a cluster of Late Neolithic Age ruins. During the latest excavation work, 143 tombs, 140 ash pits or cellars, 125 column holes as well as 341 pieces or sets of relics including pottery and jade decorations have been unearthed at the site.

Such findings have made Gancaoling a Late Neolithic Age site with the hitherto largest number of tombs uncovered in Guangdong, said Zhang Qianglu, head of the institute.

Since 2017, the institute has been carrying out excavation and research work on the site.

“This provides important physical materials for constructing the archaeological cultural lineage in Guangzhou and even the Pearl River Delta region,” Zhang added. (Xinhua)