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Liangzhu discovery in 1936 reshapes understanding of ancient China

Zhejiang, China| Updated: October 14, 2026 L M S

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When was the Liangzhu site discovered?

The Liangzhu site was discovered in 1936, when Shi Xingeng (1911–39), a Yuhang native and a staff member at the Zhejiang Provincial West Lake Museum, found Neolithic remains in his hometown and began archaeological surveys and excavations.

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