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Beijing unearthed about 5,000 cultural relics last year

CGTN | Updated: 2022-02-15 11:10
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Zhoukoudian site in Beijing, China.[Photo/CFP]

New progress was made in Beijing's archaeological work and the protection of large archaeological sites, with 120 excavation projects covering an area of 116,000 square meters and about 5,000 cultural relics unearthed, according to a press conference held by Heritage today.

Last year, remarkable archaeological achievements were made in Beijing's capital construction projects, spokesman Liu Hongchang concluded. A total of "254 archaeological exploration projects, covering an area of 18.59 million square meters were completed along with 120 archaeological excavation projects, covering an area of 116,000 square meters. Five thousand pieces (sets) of cultural relics were unearthed.”

A view of the central axis from Jingshan Mountain in Beijing.[Photo/CFP]

Four archaeological sites: Zhoukoudian site, Liulihe Site, Dabaotai Han Dynasty Tomb (202 BC - 220 AD) and Ding Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) , were selected as China's "One hundred Archaeological discoveries".

As a world-famous ancient capital, Beijing is rich in historical and cultural heritage resources. The city has seven world cultural heritage sites, 3,840 immovable cultural relics, and 5.01 million movable cultural relics (sets) registered in the state.

What's more, the central axis of Beijing, which is connected by many cultural relics in the old city, is now applying for World Heritage status.

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