Ruins of Liantai Temple in Huai Bin

Ruins of Liantai Temple in Huai Bin

The ruins of Liantai Temple in Huai Bin are a protected cultural heritage site of Henan Province.

The ruins of Liantai Temple are located on the south side of the Huai–Xin Highway, 5 kilometers west of the county town, within Tai Tou Village, Tai Tou Township. They were discovered during the 1984 cultural relics survey. The site is an elevated platform standing 3 meters high, with a water channel situated to its west. It spans approximately 80 meters from east to west and 70 meters from north to south, with a cultural layer about 2.5 meters thick. The soil is gray and relatively loose, with numerous surface artifacts. Discovered relics include polished stone axes, stone adzes, broken bone needles, pottery shards, as well as many clam shells and animal bones. The pottery fragments are mostly gray clay mixed with sand and black pottery, with vessel types including tripods, li cooking vessels, bowls, tall-necked jars, and cups. Decorative patterns feature cord marks, rope patterns, string patterns, and added raised bands. This site dates back to the late Neolithic Age. In 1989, it was designated as a key cultural relic protection unit at the county level by the local government. In June 2006, it was listed as a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit by the People’s Government of Henan Province and remains well preserved today.

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Protected Cultural Heritage Sites in Henan Province