Lajia Ruins

The excavation site spans across terrain near the Yellow River, containing numerous remains of ancient dwellings and agricultural implements from prehistoric communities.

Dating back to 2300-1500 BCE, this Bronze Age settlement belonged to the Qijia culture and experienced a catastrophic event around 1920 BCE that preserved many artifacts.

The inhabitants developed advanced agricultural practices, focusing on millet cultivation while maintaining sheep herds and using pigs specifically for ceremonial purposes.

Researchers and visitors can access the site through designated pathways, where they can observe ongoing excavation work and examine discovered artifacts in their original context.

The site contains the oldest known noodles in the world, discovered in 2005 inside an upturned pot, dated to approximately 4,000 years ago.

Location: Lajia

GPS coordinates: 35.86491,102.80441

Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:28