2,000-year-old large wooden houses uncovered in Zhejiang, revealing secrets of the Yue Kingdom

Archaeologists in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, have uncovered a 2,500-year-old settlement from the Yue State, dating to the early Warring States period.

The discovery, made during construction work in June 2024, reveals well-preserved wooden structures, including stilted houses and elevated constructions, demonstrating advanced building techniques.

The site, known as Baicaoyuan, was an economic hub near the Yue capital.

Artifacts such as pottery, bronze tools, and evidence of fishing activities were found, alongside ritual pig burials.

The site is crucial for understanding ancient urban planning and maritime defense, Archaeology News Online Magazine has reported.

Preservation efforts include reburial and a virtual reality reconstruction.

read more: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/03/2000-year-old-wooden-houses-uncovered-in-china/

👍 Like this video if you’re fascinated by ancient discoveries and want more updates on historical archaeology!

💬 Comment below—what do you think this settlement can tell us about ancient Chinese society and urban planning?

🔗 Share this video with your friends to keep the conversation going about the latest archaeological breakthroughs!

💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button! Your support helps us bring you the latest in historical discoveries and archaeology news.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on ancient civilizations and new archaeological finds!

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🏺🌍

Links for B.C.

Visit My Website
https://bcbegley.com

Follow Me On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley

Subscribe To My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley

Watch Me On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A

Follow Me On Twitter
https://twitter.com/BC_News1

Watch Me On Rumble
https://rumble.com/c/c-280191

Follow Me On Gab
https://gab.com/BC_Begley

Follow Me On Truth Social
https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Follow Me On BlueSky
https://bsky.app/profile/bcbegley.bsky.social

Watch Me On TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@bcbegley

#YueState, #ArchaeologicalDiscovery, #WarringStates