Secret Tunnels Discovered Under a 4,300-Year-Old City in China

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Archaeologists reveal they’ve made a startling discovery during excavations that have been taking place at the ancient Chinese city of Houchengzui in the nation's northern region.

At the site, which dates back over 4,000 years, researchers discovered a series of artificial underground tunnels that run beneath the stone city.

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Ancient Stone City of Houchengzui
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The city of Houchengzui is an archaeological site found in the Qingshuihe county of Hohhot, which currently serves as the capital of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

It was first discovered in the 1980s, yet major excavation work didn't begin until 2019.

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Four Thousand-Year-Old Impenetrable Fortress
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Today, the Stone City of Houchengzui is little more than a ruin and a shadow of its former self.

However, archaeologists agree that over four thousand years ago, it would have been an impenetrable fortress. This is due to the impressive defensive features implemented by its former inhabitants.

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Civilizations of the Yellow River
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Archaeologists initially wrongly ascribed the construction of the Shimao site to the Ming Dynasty, who ruled over China from 1368-1644.

Researchers now know it goes back over 3,500 years before this period. While further excavations need to be carried out, archaeologists are hopeful the sites can help them better understand the cultures that arose along China’s Yellow River.

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