The archaeological excavation of the Xiawangdu historic site in Fenghua district of Ningbo city in East China's Zhejiang province yielded great results, as was announced on Sept 6.
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The first phase of the Xiawangdu site covers an area of 3,000 square meters
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The historic site, covering an area of 9,500 square meters, can be dated back 5,800 years, putting its beginning in the late period of Hemudu culture.
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Photo shows the 1st phrase of Xiawangdu site
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Reports show that the first phase of the excavation covered an area of 3,000 square meters. About 170 remains of the prehistoric period spanning the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties have been cleaned out, and more than 320 sets of repairable relics were unearthed.
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Photo shows the 1st phrase of Xiawangdu site
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The Xiawangdu site consisted of four cultural layers. In chronological order, they were the Hemudu culture, Liangzhu culture, Shang and Zhou dynasties, and Song and Yuan dynasties.
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Photo shows the 1st phrase of Xiawangdu site
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Experts say the discoveries from the Xiawangdu site are of great significance in studies of history and ancient culture.
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Photo shows the 1st phrase of Xiawangdu site
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The site provides evidence of human activities at the place during the Neolithic era thousands of years ago.
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People take photos of artefacts at an exhibition of archaeological achievements at the Xiawangdu
historic site in Fenghua district of Ningbo city in East China's Zhejiang province on Sept 6
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The discovery also provides valuable materials to study various forms of Hemudu culture and the transition of prehistoric civilization over time in the area.
Source: China Daily [September 11, 2017]
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