Ancient Secrets Revealed: Song Dynasty Temple Site Uncovered In North China

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Shijiazhuang: A three-month excavation project has found the ruins of a Taoist temple dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in North China’s Hebei Province Wuyi county, local authorities informed on Saturday.

It was jointly launched by the Hebei Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and local cultural relic protection departments.

The ruins cover an area of 400 square metres, and the findings included an earthen platform, a Taoist building, a water ditch, two water wells, seven ash pits, and three stoves, said researcher Guo Jiqiao.

Unearthed artefacts included architectural components, daily necessities, and production tools, with the majority of the items dating back to the Song Dynasty, Guo added.

The majority of the unearthed artefacts date to the Song Dynasty and include production tools, daily necessities, and architectural components, Jiqiao added.

This archaeological excavation is extremely valuable for understanding the dissemination of ancient Taoist culture in China as well as the folklore, traditions, and customs of the southern and central parts of Hebei Province, stated Wuyi County Cultural Relic Protection Department Director Jia Guihu. Xinhua/APP