Ruins of Qin Tower

Ruins of Qin Tower

The Ruins of Qin Tower are a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Henan Province.

Ruins of Qin Tower Neolithic Age Xi County

The Ruins of Qin Tower are located on a high terrace about 200 meters southwest of Qinlou Village in Zhouweizi Village, Sunmiao Township, approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Xi County. The site stands roughly three meters above the ground and borders the Qingshui River to the southwest. Due to continuous erosion by the river, parts of the site have collapsed. The current ruins measure 200 meters from east to west and 80 meters from north to south, covering a total area of 16,000 square meters. The surface of the site contains numerous pottery fragments, which can be divided into three types: clay red pottery, sand-tempered red pottery, and eggshell black pottery. Artifacts collected from the site include pottery fragments and stone tools. Pottery artifacts include vessels such as tripods, jars, bowls, pots, and spinning whorls, mainly decorated with incised patterns, cord marks, and appliqué. Stone tools consist of stone axes and stone clubs. Sections along the riverbank reveal ash pits and kiln sites. The cultural layer is 0.8 to 2 meters thick.

In the late 1950s, researchers from the provincial museum conducted an investigation at the site. Based on their analysis, the ruins were identified as belonging to the Longshan Culture of Henan and were considered to provide important material for the study of Xi County’s history. On June 1, 1963, the Henan Provincial People’s Government officially designated the site as a provincial-level cultural heritage protection unit.

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Henan Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units