HANSHAN, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Lingjiatan Site Museum opened its door to the public for trial operation on Friday in Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City of east China's Anhui Province. It is the first time that the archaeological achievements and historical value of Lingjiatan relics site are systematically displayed to society, with an exhibition of about 1,100 pieces of pottery, jadeware, stoneware, porcelain, and other cultural relics.

Dating back to about 5,300 years to 5,800 years ago, Lingjiatan has been famous since its discovery in 1985 for the jadeware unearthed, among which there are some representative jade artifacts in the shape of a turtle, eagle, and dragon, offering a vivid demonstration of ancient Chinese culture.

Notably, Hongshan, Lingjiatan and Liangzhu are known as the three major jade cultural centers in prehistoric China.

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