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Archaeologists Discovered 573 Ancient Fortresses Hidden in the Mountains

  • Archaeologists in China uncovered 573 stone fortress settlements near Yulin, dating from 2800 B.C.E. to the Zhou Dynasty, revealing extensive prehistoric habitation.
  • The fortresses were built near rivers and water sources, often connected to smaller settlements, indicating careful planning and social hierarchy.
  • Sites range from simple stone enclosures to complex interior layouts, showcasing evolving construction techniques and community organization over time.



According to a report from the Global Times, Yulin’s cultural heritage and archaeology team spent six years surveying China’s Shaanxi Province to locate the sites, some from the Yangshao period starting in 2800 B.C.E., others from the Shang Dynasty (1600 to 1046 B.C.E.), and still another group of settlements dating to the Zhou Dynasty (1046 to 221 B.C.E.).

The stone fortresses were located along rivers, which is how researchers were able to locate them. The team followed water system maps into the field, both in person and with aerial mapping, to locate and examine the sites. The highly defensive, stone-enclosed areas were sometimes settled next to what the team labeled as ordinary settlements without stone walls.
Archaeologists Discovered 573 Ancient Fortresses Hidden in the Mountains

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