The Keqiutou sites: The first stepping stone towards the sea
2020-05-12 16:27:26
The Keqiutou sites: The first stepping stone towards the sea
Jointly published by: Fujian Daily and Fujian Provincial Bureau of Cultural Heritage
Volume 5, 2020
Keqiutou Archaeological Park in Pingtan County
Tools made from shells
Pottery fragments
Archaeological personnel performing excavations at the Guishan site.
Organized, large-scale human migration to coastal islands began approximately 6000 years ago, marking the start of mankind’s exploration of the seas. The timing of the Keqiutou sites coincided with the seaward migration of the Austronesian-speaking peoples. In terms of the time and geographical conditions, early Keqiutou settlers were most qualified for the seafaring travels.
Photographs by Nian Shuwang