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Majiayao site

The Majiayao site occupies a terrace west of Majiayao village in Lintao County, Dingxi. Excavations have identified remains from the Miaodigou period, early Majiayao and the Majiayao period, helping researchers trace cultural change in the upper Yellow River region.

An early Majiayao painted pottery jar with spiral motifs and two handles.
An early Majiayao painted pottery jar with spiral motifs and two handles.

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