Caiyuan site, Archaeological site in Haiyuan County, Ningxia, China.
The Caiyuan archaeological site spans across a substantial area, containing numerous excavation zones where researchers have uncovered Neolithic period artifacts and structures.
Since its discovery, the Caiyuan site has provided extensive evidence of early human settlements in northern China, with artifacts dating back to the Neolithic period.
The excavated ceramics and tools from the Caiyuan site demonstrate the technological capabilities and daily practices of agricultural communities in ancient Ningxia.
Researchers and visitors can access the Caiyuan site through Haiyuan County, where local authorities manage the preservation and study of this protected national monument.
The site earned national protection status in 2006, joining an elite group of fewer than 5,000 culturally significant locations across China.
Location: Ningxia
GPS coordinates: 36.53333,105.55000
Latest update: April 26, 2025 09:03
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