Xinhua news agency reported, Dec. 16 – Group of archaeologists in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province. Uncover the discovery of a colossal prehistoric rice field. Which is the oldest of more than 6,000 years in Yiwao City
Zhejiang Institute of Archeology and Cultural Objects The ancient rice fields revealed important insights into the prehistoric society of the Lower Yangtze River region.
This rice field is divided into 3 periods, with the oldest one. Which consists of a convex arch, about 4,300 BC Coincides with the first period of the He Mu Du culture in the Neolithic era Another relatively newer field is around 3,700-3,300 BC. The researchers found both the artificial land and the natural embankment. Which is used as a thoroughfare or boundary
In addition, archaeologists have found an embankment shaped like the “#” sign in the youngest field. Which is about 2,900-2,500 years old BC Coincides with the period of Liang Zhu culture period Some of the rice fields consist of thoroughfare and complete irrigation systems.
The institute added that the discovery of ancient rice fields indicates that farming used to be an economic pillar of early Chinese culture such as He Mu Du and Liangzhu.
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