Core Insights - The archaeological departments from Hebei, Inner Mongolia, and Liaoning announced significant findings related to the Xiliao River culture, an important origin of Chinese civilization, during the 2025 Beijing Cultural Forum [1][2] Group 1: Archaeological Findings - Hebei has discovered over 300 Neolithic sites and more than 70 sites from the Shang and Zhou dynasties in the Xiliao River basin [1] - Inner Mongolia's archaeological efforts since 2021 have led to the discovery of over 110 structures and pits at the Wulantuga site, along with more than 1,800 artifacts, tracing architectural layouts back approximately 8,000 years [1] - Liaoning has identified 847 remnants of the Hongshan culture, with over 230 newly discovered sites in a 6,000 square kilometer area in Chaoyang [2] Group 2: Collaborative Efforts - A joint mechanism for the development of the Xiliao River culture was established among Hebei, Inner Mongolia, and Liaoning, focusing on research, archaeological excavation, cultural protection, and tourism development [2]

Core Insights - The 2025 Beijing Cultural Forum highlighted archaeological findings in the West Liao River basin, providing new evidence for the complexity of social processes in the region [1] Group 1: Archaeological Discoveries - Hebei Province has discovered over 300 Neolithic sites and more than 70 sites from the Shang and Zhou dynasties in the West Liao River basin [1] - The Dongshantou site in Pingquan revealed a combination of jade artifacts and ceramic figurines in Hongshan culture tombs, indicating the complexity and evolution of burial practices [1] - The Zhengjiagou No. 1 stone mound indicates that the Zhangjiakou area may have been a regional center during the late Hongshan culture, with key materials for studying migration paths and burial customs [1] Group 2: Findings from Inner Mongolia and Liaoning - Inner Mongolia has conducted extensive archaeological surveys since 2021, yielding significant results in the West Liao River basin [2] - The Wulantuga site from the Neolithic era uncovered over 110 structures and more than 1,800 artifacts, tracing architectural layouts back approximately 8,000 years [2] - Liaoning Province has identified 847 sites related to the Hongshan culture, confirming a distribution area of nearly 300,000 square kilometers [2] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - Hebei, Inner Mongolia, and Liaoning signed a joint mechanism to promote the integration of West Liao River culture into contemporary cultural construction [2]