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flag Archaeologists found a 6,000-year-old stone spindle whorl workshop and evidence of early social hierarchy at China’s ancient Doushan site.

flag Archaeologists have discovered a 6,000-year-old stone spindle whorl workshop at the Doushan site in Wuxi, Jiangsu, the earliest known prehistoric city along the lower Yangtze River. flag Over 300 finished whorls and many unfinished blanks were found, suggesting organized production and possible trade. flag Nearly 300 tombs from the Majiabang and Songze cultures were uncovered, including high-status graves with multiple burial goods and elaborate coffins, indicating social stratification. flag The site, spanning 250,000 square meters with 18,000 square meters excavated, offers new insights into Neolithic craftsmanship, exchange networks, and complex society in ancient China.

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