This archaeological excavation provides extensive data for the study of stone technology, production, and the lives of ancient humans in various periods within the region.
Over 90,000 stone artifacts dating back to the Neolithic period, more than 5,000 years ago, have been unearthed in Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China.
Stone artifacts unearthed from the Shiren Cave site. (Photo: China News)
The excavation of the Shiren Cave site took place from April to November 2024, at the Shiren Cave site, located east of Shihe Village, Hailin City, with most findings consisting of double-sided pottery.
The Heilongjiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology reported that, based on carbon-14 dating results, this cave was excavated to have been inhabited as recently as about 5,700 years ago.
In a statement to the press, Mr. Li Youqian, Deputy Director of the institute and head of the archaeological team, noted that the stone tools found at this site hold significant value for studying the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic periods, as well as the development of prehistoric society in Northeast China.
This archaeological excavation supplies a wealth of data for studying stone technology, production, and the lifestyles of ancient people in different periods within the region, and it plays a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of human origins and migration.
The artifacts also provide important evidence for researching the origins of Chinese civilization.
