Lajia, Archaeological site in China
Lajia is an archaeological site located in Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County, China.
It provides insights into the life of the people who experienced a catastrophic earthquake around 2000 BCE.
The site is famous for containing the oldest known noodles, dated to over 4,000 years ago.
Designated as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Lajia's ruins preserve evidence of a prehistoric earthquake-induced flood event.
Location: Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County
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Lajia is an archaeological site located in Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County, China.
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