Beijing, China – Xinhua News Agency announced an important archaeological achievement in Hainan Province in the south of the country, where archaeologists discovered a prehistoric burial site.
It is estimated to be between 12,000 and 13,000 years old, making it the oldest grave found on the island so far.
Tomb details and discoveries
The tomb was found inside the Lube Cave in the Jieyang district of Sanya city.
The grave belongs to a child who was buried on his side.
And beside him, I found rare ornaments made of shells at the head and waist areas.
Which is the oldest of its kind in the region.
This discovery came about through the efforts of a joint team that included researchers from the Hainan Institute of Cultural Heritage,
The School of Archaeology at Peking University, and the Sanya Museum.
The importance of the discovery of Hainan
Researchers believe this discovery provides new and important data about prehistoric culture on Hainan Island.
It will contribute significantly to the study of the development of burial rituals and the social life of the ancient population in these times.
It is worth noting that the Luby Cave itself was first discovered in 1983.
Human fossils, stone and bone tools, and animal remains were found there.
It is one of the oldest pieces of evidence of human presence in southern China.
This new discovery reinforces the cave’s status as a major archaeological site.
