On March 31, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China announced the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2021 in Beijing. Ten major projects spanning 130,000 years provide scientific basis and physical evidence for the study of human origin and evolution, the origin, formation and development of Chinese civilization. According to the chronological order, these ten new archaeological discoveries are: Sichuan Daocheng Piluo Ruins, Henan Nanyang Huangshan Ruins, Hunan Lixian Chicken Calling City Ruins, Shandong Tengzhou Gangshang Ruins, Sichuan Guanghan Sanxingdui Ruins Sacrifice Area, Hubei Yunmeng Zhengjiahu Cemetery, Shaanxi Xi'an Jiangcun Tombs, Gansu Wuwei Tang Dynasty Tuguhun Royal Family Tombs, Xinjiang WeiliKk Kuduk Beacon Ruins, Anhui Fengyang Mingzhongdu Ruins. Do you know what these archaeological sites that have survived time look like? A set of high-definition large-scale pictures take you into the archaeological site and learn about the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2021.
The picture shows the gold mask excavated from Pit 5 of the sacrifice area of the Guanghan Sanxingdui site in Sichuan. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows the bronze-topped statue of a kneeling figure excavated from pit No. 3 in the sacrifice area of the Guanghan Sanxingdui site in Sichuan. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows a bronze statue of a kneeling figure excavated from pit No. 4 in the sacrifice area of the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows the floor plan of the excavation area of the sacrifice area of the Guanghan Sanxingdui site in Sichuan. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows the clothed pottery figurines excavated from the pit outside the tomb in Xi'an Jiangcun, Shaanxi. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows the gold artifacts excavated from the outer pit of the Southern Tomb of the Great Tomb of Jiangcun in Xi'an, Shaanxi. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows the copper seal excavated from the outer pit of the great tomb in Xi'an Jiangcun, Shaanxi. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows some of the bronze artifacts excavated from the pit outside the tomb in Jiangcun, Xi'an, Shaanxi. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows the documents excavated from the site of Yulikyak Kuduk Beacon in Xinjiang. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows the brush excavated from the site of Yulikk Kuduk Beacon in Xinjiang. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage
The picture shows an aerial view of the ruins of The Kuduk Beacon in Yulikyak, Xinjiang. Courtesy of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage