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.

Written by B.C. Begley