Shangcun Site

Shangcun Site

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

Shangcun Site

Shangcun Site (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Shang and Zhou Dynasties

Location: 25 km west of Hongtong County, in Shuangchang Township

The site covers an area of 1,000 meters from east to west and 800 meters from north to south. In 1984, archaeologists conducted a comprehensive thematic survey and trial excavation of the site. Uncovered remains include ash pits, and unearthed artifacts include bronze ware and pottery. In 1986, additional pottery fragments were collected from the site. Its cultural type is attributed to the Shang and Zhou periods.

Further Reading:

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