Tuesday 02/Sep/2025 – 07:37 PM
A team of researchers in the academy managed Chinese For Social Sciences (Cass) from the disclosure of a huge network of tunnels under an ancient Chinese city dating back about 4,500 years, in the internal internal region of Mongolia, in the north of the country, according to what was published in Marca.
The discovery of a secret tunnel network under a 4,500 -year -old Chinese city
The discovered location is located specifically in the city of Hotngigoy, which dates back to the period of Longshan civilization, which is one of the first stages of urbanization in the history of China, and this era is known for the spread of pottery and the development of architectural defense methods.
According to experts, this discovery highlights the progress of ancient societies in China, especially with regard to urban planning and defense engineering, and multiple underground buildings, connected via a complex network of tunnels and secret corridors, are believed to have been used for defense and strategic purposes.
Initial data indicates that the doors that link the tunnels were of varying size, as their lengths ranged between 1.5 meters and 6 meters, which reflects a diversity in the functions of these tunnels and perhaps their roles within society.
It is striking that some of these tunnels were extending outside the city’s borders, which is likely to be used as secret corridors for escaping or rapid access in times of emergency or attacks, which reflects an advanced level of strategic thinking among the city’s residents in that era.
The importance of discovery
This discovery is a qualitative addition to our understanding of the history of Asian civilizations, and highlights the skills of architecture and advanced defense planning in the ancient peoples. This event also enhances the position of the city of Hotspuric as a unique archaeological site that needs more research and study.
Scientists hope this disclosure will contribute to rewriting an important part of the ancient history of China, and to provide deeper visions about the nature of urban life, social structures, and geometric innovations in pre -historical times.
