Jingjiacheng Site

　　A key cultural heritage site under Hubei Province protection. Located in Fuhuang Village, Mao’li Town, it is a Neolithic-period site dating back 6,000–6,500 years. The site is situated on a natural earthen ridge to the west, with flat rice paddies to the east, south, and north. It stands about 8 meters higher than the surrounding fields, resembling a city rising from the plain, hence the local name “Jingjiacheng” (Jing Family City), which has been used for generations. Each of the four sides of the site has an entrance passage, known as the East City Slope, South City Slope, West City Slope, and North City Slope. In ancient times, the east, south, and north sides were low-lying areas, possibly serving as a moat (protective river), and a bridge was built at the southwest corner over an earthen mound for access. Stone tools such as polished axes, adzes, chisels, and pottery items including jars, bowls, beans (dou vessels), and cups (bo vessels) have been unearthed from the surface of the site.