The Dinggeng ruins in Yixing, a county-level city in Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Archaeologists from China discussed relics unearthed from the Dinggeng ruins in Yixing, a county-level city in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on April 1.

The ruins, dating back 4,500 to 5,000 years, were discovered in 2020, and the archaeological excavation of the ruins started in June 2022.

Stone tools unearthed in the Dinggeng ruins in Yixing. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Judging from the excavated relics and scientific testing, experts believe that the Dinggeng ruins were a part of Liangzhu culture, a testament to 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.

Stone battle-axes with tiger-shaped figures unearthed in the Dinggeng ruins in Yixing. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

A large number of stone tools, most of which were used for work and everyday life, were unearthed in the Dinggeng ruins. The most impressive discovery was the stone battle-axes with tiger-shaped figures, which represented power in Liangzhu culture.

In addition, remains and relics from the Western Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-771 BC) to Warring States Period (475-221 BC) were also found in the ruins.