Part of a glass hairpin imported from the Middle East in the Song and Yuan dynasties (960-1368) [Photo/zjol.com.cn]
A number of well-preserved ancient relics have been discovered, including ancient city waterways, city gates, groups of docks, brick roads, wooden promenades, wells, and ash pits.
Two shipwrecks along with tons of porcelain pieces and lacquerwares in diversified styles and forms are the most eye-catching discoveries. They can be dated from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) to the Republic of China (1912-49) and mainly fall in the Song and Yuan dynasties (960-1368).
Moreover, the discoveries unearthed the fact that Wenzhou, a coastal city, has been an important port city since ancient times and played a key role in supporting the development of the Maritime Silk Road.
Well-preserved porcelains discovered at the site. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]
A bird's-eye view of the archaeological ruins of the ancient commercial port. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]
