Ruins of Lingyun Terrace

Lingyun Terrace Ruins

The Lingyun Terrace Ruins are a protected cultural heritage site of Henan Province.

The ruins of Lingyun Terrace consist of a flat, slightly rounded rectangular platform, stretching 125 meters from north to south, 120 meters from east to west, and standing 4–6 meters above the ground, covering a total area of approximately 15,000 square meters. The site has a thick cultural stratum, and from the exposed sections, ash pits, layers of red fired earth, stone tools, pottery fragments, as well as human and animal bones can be clearly seen. Complete stone adzes, chisels, and axes have been unearthed, along with pottery items such as li tripods, dou stem bowls, zun wine vessels, urns, and jars. Most of the pottery is gray in color, decorated predominantly with cord marks, with a small number featuring basket patterns and geometric designs. Based on analysis, the Lingyun Terrace Ruins are the remains of a village dating back to the Longshan Culture period of the Neolithic Age in Henan. They hold significant research value for studying the social structure, daily life, and production activities of the Longshan Culture period in Henan, as well as for exploring the origins of Chinese civilization. In June 2006, the Lingyun Terrace Ruins were officially designated and announced by the People’s Government of Henan Province as part of the fourth batch of provincial-level key cultural relics protection units.

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Protected Cultural Heritage Sites in Henan Province