Tianluoshan Site

Tianluoshan is a prehistoric settlement in Zhejiang Province where archaeologists have uncovered remains of pile-dwelling structures, pottery, and tools. The finds come from several different construction phases, revealing how people inhabited this location over a long period.

The site dates back approximately 7000 years to the Hemudu Culture period. Archaeologists identified four distinct construction phases that show how pile-dwelling architecture evolved during early Chinese prehistory.

The excavation reveals how residents separated daily living spaces from areas used for rituals and ceremonies. Walking through the site, you can see how this layout reflects early ideas about organizing community life.

The site is located north of another significant archaeological location in the region. Visitors should be aware that this is an excavated site where structures are often partially below ground level.

Archaeologists found remains of camellia plants here, suggesting that tea cultivation in China may be far older than previously thought. These botanical discoveries indicate that people were working with wild tea leaves more than 6000 years ago.

Location: 三七市镇

GPS coordinates: 30.02411,121.37917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05