The Majiazhuang Site in Xinjiang

The Majiazhuang Site in Xinjiang

The Majiazhuang Site in Xinjiang is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

The Majiazhuang Site

The Majiazhuang Site (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Neolithic Age

Location: Approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Xinjiang County, at the southern part of Majiazhuang Village

Situated on the northern side of Emei Ridge, the terrain is slightly higher in the south, forming a relatively flat slope. To the west, a north-south major fault valley borders Jiexian County, while to the north lies the Fen River. The current site area is about 300,000 square meters. Discovered in 1995, the cultural remains found at the site include ash pits and storage cellars. Most of the collected artifacts are pottery, predominantly red pottery, followed by gray pottery. In addition to a large number of plain surfaces, decorative patterns include string patterns, line patterns, and painted pottery. Painted pottery is mostly black, with a few featuring white outlining. Designs include dots, arcs, triangles, pendant patterns, and meteor cords. Key vessel types include bowls, basins, cups, ? (unidentified), jars, pointed-bottom bottles, tripods, and hearths.

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Shanxi Province