In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang

 October 12, 2022
In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang

Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows a view of the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port along the Oujiang River in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.

The archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port was discovered at the end of 2021, with ruins of ancient buildings, shipwrecks, and porcelain pieces unearthed in the following archaeological excavations. According to the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the discovery is important to studies of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows the ruins of an ancient dock at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
Undated combo photo shows porcelain wares discovered at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. [Xinhua]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows part of the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows the ruins of an ancient dock at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows ruins of buildings from different periods discovered at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
A researcher checks the ceramics discovered at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 11, 2022. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
Undated combo photo shows porcelain wares discovered at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. [Xinhua]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows ancient ditches discovered at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
A staff member covers the foundation of an ancient building at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 10, 2022. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

In Pics: Archaeological Site of Shuomen Ancient Port in E China's Zhejiang
A researcher checks a Longquan celadon ware discovered at the archaeological site of Shuomen ancient port in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 11, 2022. [Xinhua/Weng Xinyang]

 

(Source: Xinhua)

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