Neolithic
Ruins Found in Central China
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����Culture ruins dating
back to 4,500 years in the latter period of the Neolithic Age have
been discovered in central China's Hubei Province.
����Preliminary study of the unearthed artifacts
shows that the ruins are a major component of Shijiahe Culture Ruin
of the same period.
����The area of the ruins, located at Yujiacheng
Village of Jingshan County, is 350 meters long and 320 meters wide.
Most parts of the ruins are in good condition.
����The excavated artifacts include an elegant
stone pestle and pottery such as pots, jars, basins and cups.
����Archaeologists regard the discovery of the ruins as another important
archeological finding in the county, following the excavation of
the Qujialing Culture Ruins dating back to 5,000 years.
����The discovery is of great significance to
the study of the development of ancient agriculture and craftsmanship.
(Xinhua 12/20/2000)
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