The results of the preliminary evaluation of the top ten new archaeological discoveries in the country in 2023 were announced. According to the voting results, 22 projects were shortlisted for the final evaluation.

The list of shortlisted projects is: Gejimeirungdap Cave Ruins in Tibet, Bashan Site Group in Yishui, Shandong, Mengxi River Site in Ziyang, Sichuan, Sitai Ruins in Shangyi, Hebei Province, Mopanshan Site in Langxi, Anhui.