On February 20, the results of the preliminary evaluation of the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2023 were announced. According to the voting results, 22 projects were shortlisted for the final evaluation.
Top 10 new archaeological discoveries in China in 2023.
Shortlisted projects for final evaluation.
In order of the times, sooner or later).
1 ** Geji Merondapu Cave Site.
2 Shandong Yishui Bashan ruins.
3 Sichuan Ziyang Mengxi River site.
4 Hebei Shangyi Sitai site.
5 Fujian Pingtan shell mound ruins.
6 Suyang ruins in Yiyang, Henan.
7 Anhui Langxi Mopan Mountain Site.
8 Qujialing site in Jingmen, Hubei.
9 Ruins of Wangzhuang in Yongcheng, Henan.
10 Guangdong Yingdeyan cottage site.
11 Inner Mongolia Qingshui River Houchengzui Stone City Site.
12 Shangdu Academy Street Cemetery, Zhengzhou, Henan.
13 Shaanxi Qingjian Zhaigou site.
14 Qinghai Dulan Charr Yamakobu Ruins.
15 Sichuan Yanyuan Laolongtou Cemetery.
16 Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Gansu Province.
17 Tomb No. 1, Area C, Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin, Xi'an, Shaanxi.
18 Tomb No. 1 at Wulong Pass, Chongqing.
19 Ruins of Kashgar Moore Monastery in Xinjiang.
20 The site of Chencun porcelain kiln in Huozhou, Shanxi.
21 No. 1 and No. 2 shipwreck sites on the northwest slope of the South China Sea.
22 Jilin Panshi Red Stone Lizi Site.
Project details.
1 ** Geji Merondapu Cave Site.
Excavation of Merondapu site.
Remains of the third phase - animal bones.
2 Shandong Yishui Bashan ruins.
The 8-meter-thick stratum at the Bashan site is accumulated.
The remains of fire under the 8th floor of the Bashan site.
3 Sichuan Ziyang Mengxi River site.
Investigation and discovery of the Mengxi River ruins.
Part of the stonework.
4 Hebei Shangyi Sitai site.
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The remains of acorns, millet and millet were flotated.
5 Fujian Pingtan shell mound ruins.
Pottery from the site of Shell Hill.
Human bones unearthed at the site of Xiying.
6 Suyang ruins in Yiyang, Henan.
F4 (Ground Floor Connected Apartment).
H31 excavated part of the pottery assemblage.
7 Anhui Langxi Mopan Mountain Site.
The site of the late Majiabang culture.
Distribution of tombs in Songze cemetery.
8 Qujialing site in Jingmen, Hubei.
The layout of the high-level building area of Qujialing culture.
F38 Pier (No. 25 Pier) Flat and cross-sectional photo.
9 Ruins of Wangzhuang in Yongcheng, Henan.
Floor plan of the ruins of Wangzhuang site.
Wangzhuang site Dawenkou tomb 3 unearthed pottery.
10 Guangdong Yingdeyan cottage site.
The excavation site of the burial jade (jade cong, jade and jade ring, jade cone, jade yue).
The remains of a large semi-crypt-style burnt wall building F1
11 Inner Mongolia Qingshui River Houchengzui Stone City Site.
Structural layout of the stone city.
Address, courtyard.
12 Shangdu Academy Street Cemetery, Zhengzhou, Henan.
The relationship between the channel (red) and the group (green) and the group building (white).
M2 unearthed bronze skews, cups, plates, 斝, jue (m).
13 Shaanxi Qingjian Zhaigou site.
The ruins of the ditch are covered by the walled hill and overlooked.
After the Liujiata cemetery M1 unearthed inlaid turquoise copper swallow.
14 Qinghai Dulan Charr Yamakobu Ruins.
The eastern site and details of the first phase of the core area of the residence.
Relics unearthed in the core area of the residence.
15 Sichuan Yanyuan Laolongtou Cemetery.
M13 capstone.
M27 Feyance beads and agate beads.
16 Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Gansu Province.
Semi-crypt space.
Plane photo of the southwest curved ruler annex building.
17 Tomb No. 1, Area C, Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin, Xi'an, Shaanxi.
Tomb ** clay bronze.
The burial pit P3 unearthed a double wheel.
18 Tomb No. 1 at Wulong Pass, Chongqing.
The No. 1 tomb at the pass unearthed a dry branch of wood.
A copper water container was unearthed from the No. 1 tomb at the pass.
19 Ruins of Kashgar Moore Monastery in Xinjiang.
Covered bowl type stupa.
Plaster Buddha statue fragment.
20 The site of Chencun porcelain kiln in Huozhou, Shanxi.
Aerial photography of the excavation area - aerial photography of the D7 plot from 1 to 23 years.
Ming Dynasty fine white porcelain alum red color cloud dragon pattern bowl (porcelain for the palace of the feudal king).
21 No. 1 and No. 2 shipwreck sites on the northwest slope of the South China Sea.
Accumulation of ceramics in the core area of the No. 1 shipwreck site on the northwest slope of the South China Sea.
The No. 2 shipwreck site on the northwest slope of the South China Sea is ebony.
22 Jilin Panshi Red Stone Lizi Site.
Shirengou semi-finished house site F6
There is a stove circle, a fire wall, a sentry, a kiln.
*: WeChat official account of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.