Hold onto your history books, folks! A whopping 42 ancient sites linked to China's iconic Hongshan culture—think Neolithic vibes and mind-blowing jade artifacts—have been uncovered in Fuxin, Liaoning Province. This discovery is rewriting what we know about one of East Asia's oldest civilizations 🏺.
Archaeologists say the sites cluster around the foothills of Nulu'erhu and Yiwulv Mountains, revealing patterns similar to finds in nearby Chaoyang and Chifeng. But here's the kicker: these relics have unique local flair! 💡 \"The density and regional traits suggest vibrant, interconnected communities,\" explains Zheng Junfu of Liaoning University.
Since 2023, teams have scoured 4,900 sq km across river basins and mountains, unearthing 129 Hongshan sites total. The latest finds stretch beyond Yiwulv Mountain into the Liaohe River basin—smashing old assumptions about the culture's geographic limits 🗺️.
Known for its 5,000–6,000-year-old ritual sites and iconic jade dragons (yes, like the one at Beijing's National Museum 🐉), the Hongshan culture now offers fresh clues about early settlements, trade, and social structures. Who needs time travel when archaeology serves up this much drama?
