Yeshi Village Neolithic Site in Ludian County, Zhaotong
Chinese Name: 昭通鲁甸县野石新石器
English Name: Yeshi Village Neolithic Site in Ludian County, Zhaotong
Overview of the Yeshi Village Neolithic Site
The Yeshi Village Neolithic Site is located about 5 kilometers east of Ludian County in the Taoyuan Township, Puzhilu Village, Yeshi Community. The site covers an area of approximately 1 square kilometer, with artifacts concentrated along both sides of a small river at the entrance of the present-day Yeshi Village. The cultural layer at the site is about 1.3 meters thick and includes finds such as red sandy pottery, polished black pottery, and gray pottery. The site also features ancient burial sites and semi-subterranean house foundations.
Approximately 200 square meters of the site exhibits grayish-white soil interspersed with a large number of pottery fragments. The Yeshi Village site is one of the larger and better-preserved Neolithic sites discovered in Yunnan, making it of significant research value. It was designated as a provincial key cultural relic protection unit in December 1987.
How to Get There
- Location: Yeshi Village Neolithic Site is located in Puzhilu Village, Taoyuan Township, about 5 kilometers east of Ludian County.
- Transportation: From Ludian County, you can take a taxi or drive to Taoyuan Township. Follow local signage to Puzhilu Village and continue to Yeshi Community. Using GPS or a map will help ensure accurate navigation.
