NANNING, April 12 (Xinhua) -- A tomb dating back 30,000 to 40,000 years has been found in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to local authorities.
The tomb was unearthed at the Fengyan relics site, which is located in a cave on the east side of the Luohan mountain in the region's Liuzhou City, according to the city's cultural relics protection and archaeological research center.
The excavation started in early June and ended in late November last year, with the excavation area covering about 50 square meters. One tomb, 27 fire remains, one human activity surface and three ash pits were found.
A large number of cultural relics with clear stratigraphic relationships were found, including stone tools, pottery and other production tools, daily utensils and many stone materials. The excavation also found aquatic animal remains.
The excavation is of great significance to understanding the characteristics and connotation of the prehistoric culture in this region, and establishing the status of Liuzhou in the prehistoric culture in China, according to the center.
It also provides important materials for understanding the origin and diffusion of early modern humans, as well as their physical characteristics, in Liuzhou and even the entire south China region, the center noted. ■
