Cradle of Civilization: Lajia Heritage Site(1/1)

Located in Minhe County,northwest China's Qinghai Province, Lajia Heritage Site is an example of Qijia Culture, which flourished in the traditional period from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. It was discovered in 1981. The site was formed by an earthquake and flood dating back 4,000 years. It is the largest disaster excavation site found in China so far.