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The site locations and artifacts of the Shangshan culture: (A) locations of the Shangshan, Qiaotou, and Xiaohuangshan sites (dots) and the distribution area of the Shangshan culture (red circle); (B) selected pottery sherds analyzed: 1 - cup sherd; 2 - jar sherd; 3 - jar sherd; 4 - rim sherd from sand-tempered cooking pot; 5 - large basin sherd; 6 - base of the ring foot bowl; (C) corresponding complete vessels: 1 - globular jar; 2 - ring foot bowl; 3 - cup; 4 - flat-based jar; 5 - large basin. Image credit: Liu et al., doi: 10.1073/pnas.2412274121.

Traces of 10,000-Year-Old Rice Beer Found in China

Dec 10, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

The Shangshan culture in ancient China’s Lower Yangzi region is central to understanding the origins of rice domestication and early alcohol fermentation....

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