5500-year-old pentagon structure found in North China

[Judi Lynn]

Archaeologists discovered the remnants of a pentagonal structure going back 5,500 years in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, north China.

According to the Taiyuan Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, the remains were discovered at a construction site in Taiyuan, Shanxi’s provincial capital, and are thought to date from the middle and late phases of the Yangshao Culture.

It was stated that the semi-subterranean house discovered in the Neolithic ruins in Taoyuan covers a total area of 90 square meters and the surviving walls have a maximum width of 50 cm.

The walls were painted inside with a mixture of grass and mud, and several holes were also found where wooden pillars were placed to support the house and the walls, the Archaeological Institute said in a statement.

The pentagon house is believed to have been a tribal assembly hall or a leader’s office from 5500 years ago.



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[Philosophizing Fool]

1. A hearty thank you!

Your science posts are much appreciated! Following your links have opened pages I would never have found on my own.

I suspect that civilization dates further back that current findings can show. Each layer unearthed adds to our understanding of our current ignorance. In a few generations, the knowledge that we have may be viewed as illogical as phrenology. Although, we all hope our beliefs are based upon more than bumps upon the noggin.😁

[pansypoo53219]

2. cool.