视频丨中华文明源头新发现 5000多年前红山文化并未消失

Group 1: Key Findings on Hongshan Culture - The recent archaeological findings indicate that the Hongshan culture, which dates back over 5,000 years, did not disappear but rather expanded westward and southward, integrating its ritual systems into the broader narrative of Chinese civilization's origins [1][9] - Significant discoveries were made at the Niuhualiang site in Liaoning, which is recognized as the largest ceremonial center of the Hongshan culture, featuring a combination of ritual structures similar to those found in historical capitals [2] - New artifacts, including ceramic figurines found in tombs at the Dongshantou site, provide new insights into the functions of such objects, suggesting a connection to beliefs and ritual activities [4][6] Group 2: Findings on Zhaigou Site - The Zhaigou site in Shaanxi has been confirmed as a regional center of bronze civilization during the late Shang Dynasty, covering an area of approximately 3 million square meters [10] - Artifacts from the Zhaigou site, including various ceramic molds and over 200 items from tombs, exhibit intricate designs and similarities to those found in the Yinxu site, indicating advanced bronze casting technology [12][14] - The discovery of over 40 chariots at the Zhaigou site, including the earliest known double-yoke chariot, pushes back the history of double-yoke chariots in China by about 1,000 years, providing clues about the origins of chariot technology [16]