Kuahuqiao, Neolithic archaeological site in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, China.
The excavation site spans across wetlands near the Qiantang River, containing remnants of ancient settlements built on stilts over marshlands.
Discovered in the 1970s during brick factory construction, the site dates back to 5000 BCE and reveals early evidence of rice cultivation in China.
The settlement contains numerous artifacts including stoneware, unglazed pottery, painted ceramics, and jade objects from the Neolithic Kuahuqiao culture.
The archaeological site maintains regular excavation schedules and includes research facilities for studying ancient agricultural practices and settlement patterns.
Researchers found the earliest known dugout canoe in China and evidence of the first domesticated peach at this location.
Location: Hangzhou
GPS coordinates: 30.14417,120.21833
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:33
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