Xinsi Kui Chong Site

Xinsi Kui Chong Site

The Xinsi Kui Chong Site is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Xinsi Kui Chong Site is located on Guigang in Xinsi Kui Chong, Xinsi, Guangzhou. It dates back to the Xia and Shang dynasties. In 1982, a trial excavation covered an area of 20 square meters. The cultural layer reaches a maximum thickness of 0.52 meters and contains a large number of shells, mostly freshwater clams, as well as snails and clams that thrived at the brackish water zone. Artifacts unearthed include pottery, stone tools, and animal remains. The pottery is mainly made of fine clay, with fewer sandy-clay pieces. Types of vessels include cauldrons, jars, plates, tripods, bowls, and beans. Decorative patterns feature cord marks, zigzag lines, checkered patterns, stripes, thundercloud motifs, and grid patterns. Stone tools consist of axes, adzes, rings, whetstones, and net sinkers. Animal species found include deer, pigs, porcupines, and turtles.

Xinsi Subdistrict: Xinsi Subdistrict, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

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