Lastly, there appeared to have been a yard in the center.
At the same time, several discoveries were made at an archaeological site in Zhoukou, which is also in the Henan province and from the Xia dynasty.
Researchers came across some ditches, the remains of an ash pit, and two circular buildings constructed out of earth columns and adobe walls that were likely used for storing grain. The buildings highlight the intricacies of agricultural practices in ancient northern China.
Overall, these findings offer critical insights into the development of palace buildings in the Xia dynasty and further our understanding of ancient city planning and the evolution of farming.
