Xinle culture

The type site at Xinle was discovered in the Huanggu District of Shenyang, Liaoning.

The site of the ancient settlement was discovered in the grounds of an old accommodation block for an electrical factory.

Although more recent discoveries in nearby areas have been extremely significant, especially one in Xinmin, the original name has prevailed.

In 1978, another dig uncovered yet more artifacts including one wooden carving that was some 7,200 years old, presumably a type of totem worshipped by the clan.

The southern section contains displays of the various artifacts unearthed during the various excavations that have taken place on the 44-acre (180,000 m2) site.