Zhengzhou, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — Recently, Chinese archaeologists have discovered the remains of palaces and granaries dating back some 4,000 years at two important archaeological sites in the country’s central Henan Province.
The two archaeological sites include the ruins of Zhuqiu Temple in Zhoukou. and the ancient city ruins in Xinmi City It was built during the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 BC), and the newest discoveries provide more information about the activities and buildings of that era.
The ruins of an ancient city in Xinmi City were discovered many years ago. On the east bank of the Zhenshui River Covering a square area of 176,000 square meters, it is believed to be a large city in good condition that was built during the late Longshan culture. which is a civilization in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River
Archaeologists have discovered a rammed earth foundation structure. It is believed to be part of the ancient palace building in the ruins of this ancient city. The structure is 30 meters wide and 60 meters long, covering an area of approximately 1,800 square meters. It is tall in the middle and low on all four edges. The surface is smooth and the pillar holes are evenly distributed.
Li Bo, leader of the excavation team The remains of the structure are said to be a group of buildings with northern and southern terraces. There are covered walkways to the east and west. and a wide courtyard in the middle If considering all the pillar holes Additionally, the remains of pressed earth were discovered to the east of this structure. It is believed to be part of the same building group.
“Several previous excavations have found the area in the central east of this ancient city to be the center of the palace complex,” Li said. “The newly discovered remains combined with the palace foundation and terrace They are assembled into a group of buildings with a square shape.”
Li added that the new discovery may enhance people’s understanding of the ancient city’s layout. and is an important evidence for studying the origin and development of buildings in the Xia Dynasty.
The second new discovery is in the area of the Juqiu Temple ruins. Archaeologists working here since 2022 have unearthed more than 100 artefacts, including the remains of cinder pits, ditches and buildings. This settlement dates back to the late Longshan Culture and the Xia Dynasty.
The report said that some of the most important finds from the temple ruins were the remains of two circular structures consisting of clay pillars and rammed earth masonry walls that were used to store grain. It is similar in age and structure to granaries from the early Xia Dynasty.
Fang Lixia, the leader of the excavation team Said that the discovery will provide new evidence for studying the development level of agriculture. Cereal storage technology and the history of granary construction in ancient northern China.
(Xinhua file photo: Ruins of an ancient walled city discovered in Xinmi City. Henan Province, central China)
(Xinhua file photo: Remains of some of the earthen pillars used to store grain. At the excavation site of the Zhuqiu Temple ruins, Zhoukou City, central China’s Henan Province, May 29, 2023)
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2023-12-25 02:25:56
