Excavation of Neolithic remains in southeastern coastal areas of Hainan Province. (Photo/Xinhua)
4. NEOLITHIC SITES IN HAINAN
More than 30 prehistoric sites were found in south China's island province, Hainan.
The Yingdun site in Sanya covers 15,000 square meters, the size of two football fields. It is believed to be between 6,000 and 3,000 years old.
Archaeologists found stoneware, pottery plates and cups, as well as ornaments made of fish bones.
At the Qiaoshan site, the island's first prehistoric tomb was discovered with human remains inside. The discovery is important for studying the features and DNA of the earliest inhabitants of the island.
