Wong Tei Tung, Archaeological site in Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong.
Wong Tei Tung is an archaeological site on the Sai Kung Peninsula near Three Fathoms Cove, featuring a pebble beach and slopes on its western edge. The location preserves stone tools that span multiple periods of early human activity and settlement.
Excavations during 2004 and 2005 uncovered stone artifacts ranging from 40,000 to 7,000 years old. These findings reveal a long span of human presence and settlement in this coastal region.
The site contains 3,600 stone tools divided into nine categories, including adze-like tools and hand-axes, demonstrating advanced manufacturing techniques.
The site sits along a pebble beach with open access for visitors interested in the landscape and archaeological context. Terrain is uneven and weather can change quickly, so wear comfortable shoes and check conditions before visiting.
Artifacts found underwater reveal the site was once a river terrace before ocean levels rose and submerged the surrounding land. This transformation about 6,000 years ago left geological layers that still tell the story of the landscape change.
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