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flag Archaeologists in Hebei found nine Neolithic tombs linked to the Hongshan culture, revealing advanced burial practices and engineering.

flag Archaeologists in Hebei province have uncovered nine large stone mound tombs at the Zhengjiagou site in Xuanhua district, revealing a Neolithic ceremonial and burial complex linked to the Hongshan culture. flag Led by Gong Zhanqing, the excavation, ongoing since 2024, uncovered Mound No 1—nearly 1,500 square meters and 1,014 meters above sea level—featuring terraced stone-reinforced levels integrated into the landscape. flag Over 600 artifacts, mostly ritual items made of jade, pottery, and bone, suggest elite burial and spiritual practices. flag The site, discovered in 2021, is reshaping understanding of the Hongshan people’s social complexity and engineering skill.

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