Xiataitai Site

Xiataitai Site

The Xiataitai Site is a cultural heritage protection unit of Qinghai Province.

Xiataitai Site

Located on a terrace about 1 kilometer north of Xiataitai Village, Zhamashi Township, Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The terrace borders the Heihe River to the north. The site covers an area of approximately 140×100 meters, with unclear cultural stratigraphy. The ground is scattered with fragments of sandy red pottery from the Kayue Culture period, including single-handled jars, handleless jars, pots, and large-mouthed urns. It is a provincial-level cultural heritage protection unit.

Zhamashi Township: Zhamashi Township is located in the central part of the county, bordering Gansu Province to the east and north. It is 20 kilometers from the county seat. The population is 5,000, predominantly Hui, accounting for 32.2% of the total. Among other ethnic groups, Han Chinese make up 30%, Tibetans 28%, and there are also Mongols, Tu, and Yugu, among others. The total area is 568 square kilometers. It administers eight village committees: Pigeon Cave, Guomi, Dipingdi, Hebei, Xiatang, Hexi, Hedong, and Mianshawan. Established in 1952 as Zhamashi Township, it was renamed Tongkuang Commune in 1958, then Zhamasu Commune in 1959, and reverted to Zhamashi Township in 1984. …… More details about Zhamashi Township++