Doupozui Site

Doupozui Site

The Doupozui Site is a cultural heritage site protected by Henan Province.

The Doupozui Site is a cultural heritage site protected by Henan Province. It is a Neolithic site located 9 kilometers northwest of Xinji in Tongbai County, Nanyang City, and 1 kilometer south of Wangzhai Village in Doupozui Village. It lies to the south of the Luo River and to the northeast along National Highway 312 (Xinyang–Nanyang). The site generally rises about 10 meters above ground level, with a cultural layer 1 to 4 meters thick, covering an area of 60,000 square meters.

Investigations have revealed a large number of artifacts exposed on the surface and in exposed strata. The main production tools are stone implements, mostly polished, including axes, spades, and arrowheads. Daily-use items are primarily pottery, mainly consisting of red clay and sandy clay pottery in earthy and brown tones, with black pottery and gray pottery less common. Artifacts include tripods, bowls, pots, basins, jars, cups, beans (dou), jars, pedestals, and spinning whorls, all hand-made. Decorative patterns feature fingernail impressions, pit prints, string patterns, and added coil designs. This site is a Neolithic settlement that exhibits characteristics of both the Yangshao and Qujialing cultures.

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Henan Province