Cost: check2027
China: Yangguanzhai Excavation (IFR)
Unearth the mysteries of ancient China as you immerse yourself in the ongoing excavation and research efforts at Yangguanzhai, one of China’s largest prehistoric villages. Nestled in the scenic Jing River Valley just 25 kilometers north of Xi’an, this site dates back to the Middle to Late Yangshao period, offering a glimpse into a vibrant farming community that thrived from 3200 to 3000 BCE. Excavation efforts have thus far revealed a wealth of findings, from cave dwellings, a moat, and subterra
| Country | China |
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| Region | Gaoling, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China |
| Period | Prehistoric, Neolithic China Archaeology |
| Dates / season | 2027 dates TBD |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | 8 semester (12 quarter) |
| Accommodation | During the first week of the field school, students will live in a student dormitory at Xibei University in the city of Xi’an. While in the field, students will reside at the Wufulinmen Hotel near the site. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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