【海南日报】海南首次发现旧石器时代旷野遗址

Core Insights - The Nanhuh River site is the first Paleolithic open-air site discovered in Hainan, providing significant archaeological value and insights into prehistoric human activities in the region [1][4]. Summary by Sections Discovery and Excavation - The Nanhuh River site, located in Baisha Li Autonomous County, was discovered in 2023 and confirmed as a Paleolithic cultural site with over 6,000 stone artifacts and more than 20,000 screened stone products [1][3]. - The excavation is scheduled from September to December 2024, conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hainan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, and Sun Yat-sen University [1]. Archaeological Significance - The site is noted for its well-preserved evidence of human stone tool production and other life activities, indicating a rich cultural layer and a significant archaeological find in Hainan [3][4]. - It is characterized as the largest, best-preserved, and most culturally rich prehistoric open-air site known in Hainan, with a clear chronological sequence [3]. Cultural Context - The stone artifacts from the site exhibit characteristics of southern China's pebble tool culture, while also showing unique adaptive features that differentiate them from other known stone tool technologies in southern China [3][4]. - The findings suggest that the Nanhuh River area may represent a settlement cluster, providing a basis for further regional archaeological studies and insights into human interactions and cultural exchanges in southern China and Southeast Asia [4].