Archaeologists have discovered the largest jade dragon from the Hongshan culture at a stone tomb site in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia.

This significant find, made by the Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, includes over 100 jade artifacts and marks the largest stone tomb of the late Hongshan culture identified in the region.

The jade dragon measures 15.8 cm long and is part of a unique burial site combining northern and southern Chinese architectural styles, Arkeo News has reported.

The excavation has also revealed human skeletal remains, fire pits, and various pottery artifacts, contributing valuable insights into the Hongshan culture, which flourished from approximately 3500 to 2500 BCE.

These findings were announced at a recent symposium celebrating the culture’s 70th anniversary.

Written by B.C. Begley