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Southern China’s Oldest City Uncovered, Dating Back Over 3,000 Years

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Southern China’s Oldest City Uncovered, Dating Back Over 3,000 Years

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  • Archaeological findings in Guangxi Zhuang reveal the earliest known city in southern China, dating back over 3,000 years to the early Shang dynasty.
  • A panel from the Chinese Academy of Sciences confirmed the site's age based on relics uncovered in Gongcheng Yao autonomous county.
  • The Niuluchong site features well-preserved double walls and moats, making it significant among ancient Lingnan settlements.
  • Excavation efforts are ongoing, with hopes of discovering additional artifacts, including carbonized rice and a rusted bronze object.
  • This discovery enriches our understanding of the Baiyue cultures and the historical significance of the Maritime Silk Road.

Read more about this discovery in the original article here.

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