Ancient Chinese settlements grew increasingly centralized over roughly 6,000 years, moving from dozens of scattered communities into just two major population centers, according to a new study focused on the Songshan Mountain region near the Yellow River.
The research, led...
A set of ancient tools uncovered in central China is shifting the timeline of early human innovation. Researchers have confirmed that prehistoric populations in East Asia were crafting stone tools with attached handles as far back as 70,000 years...
A well-preserved Han Dynasty settlement has been uncovered near the ancient city of Chang’an in northwest China, shedding new light on suburban life during the Western Han period. Archaeologists with the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology announced the discovery...
Chinese researchers have unveiled six major archaeological discoveries that offer a clearer view into the development of ancient China. The findings, made possible through modern technology and scientific methods, were announced on Wednesday by a key lab under the...
Archaeologists in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province have discovered a Tang Dynasty tomb containing a collection of rare gold, silver, bronze and ceramic objects. The find sheds light on cultural and trade activity during one of China’s most influential historical...
Scientists have mapped out family relationships in one of China’s earliest urban societies using ancient DNA, uncovering kinship networks that shaped social structure in Shimao City over 4,000 years ago. The research points to a genetically diverse population built...
