“十四五”时期北京开展考古发掘400余项

Core Viewpoint - The recent archaeological findings in Beijing, including the New Palace site and the Liuli River site, contribute significant evidence to the understanding of China's diverse and unified civilization [1] Group 1: Archaeological Discoveries - Over 400 archaeological excavations have been conducted in Beijing during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, covering an area of more than 400,000 square meters [1] - The New Palace site is the only dual-ring moat settlement site from the Xia and Shang dynasties discovered in Beijing, indicating trade and cultural exchanges between northern and southern China over 3,000 years ago through the study of turquoise artifacts [1] - New findings from the Liuli River site provide new data for the study of sacrificial animals used by the Western Zhou states [1] Group 2: Historical Significance - The site of the former Imperial Workshop in the Forbidden City is the largest and most diverse archaeological site within the palace complex to date [1] - The discovery of a cannon from the Chongzhen period during the fifth phase of the Great Wall excavation at Jiankou is the largest cannon unearthed in this section, offering new materials for studying the exchange of military technology between China and the West, as well as the development of Chinese casting technology for artillery [1]