Shifodong Site, Archaeological site in Gengma Dai and Va Autonomous County, China
Shifodong Site is an archaeological dig in Yunnan with several examined areas where ancient pottery and tools from early inhabitants were discovered. The remains come from a time when people began to use grain and other crops.
The site was examined through several excavation campaigns and reveals early agriculture in Southwest China. Traces of rice and millet in the pottery show that people thousands of years ago began to grow and use these crops.
The site sits within the homelands of Dai and Va peoples, showing how different communities lived together and shaped their way of life. The findings help visitors understand which plants were grown and how people in this region secured their food.
Access typically happens from the nearby city of Lincang, with spring and autumn offering the best visiting times. The milder temperatures in these seasons allow for more comfortable exploration of the exposed terrain and excavation areas.
Among the pottery shards found, researchers detected starch grains that show which exact plants were cooked and eaten. These microscopic clues allow scientists to reconstruct daily diet from thousands of years ago.
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