On March 31, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China announced in Beijing the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2021.

The ten major projects with a time span of 130,000 years provide scientific basis and physical evidence for the study of the origin and evolution of human beings and the origin, formation and development of Chinese civilization.

In order of time, the top ten new archaeological discoveries are: Sichuan Daocheng Piluo Site, Henan Nanyang Huangshan Site, Hunan Lixian Jijiacheng Site, Shandong Tengzhou Gangshang Site, Sichuan Guanghan Sanxingdui Site Sacrificial Area, Hubei Yunmeng Site Zhengjiahu Cemetery, Shaanxi Xi'an Jiangcun Tomb, Gansu Wuwei Tang Dynasty Tuyuhun Royal Tomb Group, Xinjiang Yuli Keyak Kuduke Beacon Ruins, Anhui Fengyang Ming Zhongdu Ruins.

Do you know what these archaeological remains that have survived through time look like?

A set of high-definition big pictures will take you into the archaeological site and learn about the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2021.


Release time: 2022-03-31 22:32:11 【Editor: Li Jun】