New Discoveries Shed Light on 6,000-Year-Old Hongshan Culture in China
By
Nisha Zahid
March 12, 2025
Artifacts from Hongshan Culture, China. Credit: Gary Todd / Public Domain
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of ancient sites linked to the Hongshan culture in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province, shedding new light on one of the country’s oldest civilizations.
The findings, confirmed by the Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, provide fresh insights into how early communities lived and evolved nearly 6,000 years ago. The newly identified sites are part of the Wubaiding site complex in Lingyuan, covering approximately 285,000 square meters.
During a recent survey, researchers collected pottery shards, stone tools, and soil samples from different periods, revealing a total of 53 sites. Among them, 38 cultural remains date back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, offering valuable evidence about early settlement patterns.
Clues to early civilization
Experts believe the discoveries offer key information about how ancient communities formed and interacted within the broader Hongshan culture.
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