The miracle of Hongshan culture lies in civilizational evolution
chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-12 12:15
At the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture, US Sinologist Elizabeth Childs-Johnson noted in her speech that Hongshan culture stands as a civilizational miracle of China's Neolithic Age. It nurtured some of the earliest iconic imagery in traditional Chinese culture and left behind archaeological evidence related to fertility and goddess worship. She emphasized that the Hongshan culture seamlessly integrates magnificent architectural wisdom, shamanistic beliefs, and ancestor worship, showcasing a crucial stage in the evolution of human civilization.
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