The Hani Site

The Hani Site

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

The Hani Site

The Hani Site (Fourth Batch of Provincial-level Protected Sites)

Era: Neolithic Age

Location: Hanbi Village, Licaotown, Huozhou City

The terrain of the site slopes from east to west, with gullies running north-south and terraced fields on the east and west sides. The site spans approximately 800 meters from east to west and about 300 meters from north to south, with a cultural layer ranging in thickness from 0.8 to 2 meters. Whitewashed floors are visible on exposed cliffs. The main exposed artifacts include pottery li tripods, jars, basins, and pots, as well as stone tools such as stone axes and knives. Decorative patterns feature cord marks, grid patterns, plain surfaces, and added heap patterns. It is classified as belonging to the Longshan culture type of the Neolithic Age.

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Provincial-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Shanxi Province