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Archeological Dig Unearths Ancient Palace/Temple

Chinese archeologists have unearthed a courtyard building believed to have been built during the time of legendary emperor Huangdi some 5,500 years ago, according to the provincial cultural relics bureau of Henan Province. Henan is located in the ancient Central Plain area, home of a large number of ancient relics.

The new discovery, the oldest building of its kind ever found in the country, was in Lingbao, a city in the western area of the province. The building has a floor area of 204sq.m., and overall covers a total 516sq.m. Eight holes for the housing of pillars are located in the courtyard, and close to the area of the gate.

Experts say the building was probably not the dwelling of an ordinary family because it has the appearance of a palace or temple. Traces of vermilion have been found in large quantities, indicating that the walls of the building were painted red. Also discovered were three water ducts inside the building.