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Archaeologists in China have found the country’s oldest prehistoric city, dating to 6,000 years ago, in Wuxi.
Archaeologists in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, have uncovered China’s earliest known prehistoric city site, dating to about 6,000 years ago in the lower Yangtze River region.
The 250,000-square-meter site, with 16,000 square meters excavated, contains artifacts from the Neolithic Majiabang and Songze cultures, including red sandy pottery, jade, stone axes, and over 140 tombs with burial goods.
Radiocarbon dating of organic remains confirms its age, and researchers suggest it may have had multiple layers of fortifications.
The discovery, considered pivotal for understanding early Chinese civilization, predates previously known cities like Liangzhu and highlights the region’s role in the origins of urban society.
Arqueólogos en China han encontrado la ciudad prehistórica más antigua del país, que data de hace 6.000 años, en Wuxi.