Erlitou, Archaeological site in Yanshi, China
The Erlitou archaeological site spans 3 square kilometers and contains palace foundations, residential areas, workshops, and burial grounds from Bronze Age China.
The site flourished between 1800 and 1600 BCE and represents the largest settlement in East Asia during that period, with evidence of early state formation.
Excavations revealed advanced bronze casting techniques, jade crafting workshops, and turquoise processing facilities that demonstrate early Chinese technological achievements.
The Erlitou Site Museum, opened in 2019, displays thousands of artifacts and features 32,000 square meters of exhibition space across 16 hectares of land.
The site contains the earliest known palace complex in Chinese history, measuring 100,000 square meters with roads up to 20 meters wide.
Location: Zhaizhen
GPS coordinates: 34.69073,112.68972
Latest update: May 14, 2025 00:09
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