Banpo Neolithic Village excavations

Excavations at Banpo Neolithic Village Banpo is a famous excavation in archaeological circles, consisting of a complete Neolithic village. As is usual with many Chinese archaeological sites, the Banpo excavation is covered by a roof and is open to the public.

Banpo is in Shanxi Province, the nearest large town being Xian. Shanxi is rich in historical sites and Banpo is a frequent stop for guided tours of the area.

Banpo is representative of Yangshao culture, a Neolithic culture which existed along the Yellow River in China from about 5000 BC to 3000 BC. A reconstruction of a Banpo Neolithic hut can be seen in the photograph.