Xishuipo

The Xishuipo site in Puyang, Henan, central China, is a notable Neolithic archaeological site linked to the Yangshao culture. Excavated between 1987 and 1988, it revealed 186 burials, including a significant find in tomb M45. Here, the remains of a tall adult male were discovered alongside artistic clam shell mosaics depicting a tiger and a dragon, suggesting ritualistic or symbolic significance. Additionally, the burial included the remains of three young children, which, along with the mosaic designs, implies the possibility of the male being a shaman or a person of importance. The presence of these notable burial features, including caches with similar clam shell mosaics nearby, underscores the site's cultural and archaeological significance in understanding Neolithic burial practices and beliefs in China.