Archaeological Excavation Project
After Dr. Guo Lixin was granted a licence for excavation and artifact search, a total of 18 archaeological sites were discovered. These include 2 architectural foundation sites, 13 ash pits, and 3 hearths. However, only the archaeological dating of the 3 hearths belongs to the middle to late Neolithic period. The 2 architectural foundation sites and 9 ash pits all belong to the early 20th century. Approximately 6,842 kilograms of artifacts were unearthed in the excavation area, including pottery and stone tools from the middle to late Neolithic period.
Interior of Cheung Chau Theatre (captured from the southeast) on January 28, 2016.
Open space on the east side of Cheung Chau Cinema (captured from the southwest ) (Taken on January 28, 2016).
Empty space on the east side of Cheung Chau Cinema (captured from the east) (Taken on January 28, 2016).
Background History
Evidence suggests that the earliest human activities in Cheung Chau can be traced back to the middle Neolithic period. The Cheung Chau rock carvings located near the southern island of Cheung Chau and the eastern side of the central sandbar indicate human activity in the area during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. However, documented records of permanent settlement activities only appeared during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). According to historical records, the earliest residents of Cheung Chau were from Nantou, Guangdong, and one of them was a scholar named Huang Jinggong. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), many fishermen anchored their fishing boats in Cheung Chau and settled there. The construction of numerous Tin Hau temples during the Qing Dynasty confirmed that Cheung Chau was an important anchorage for fishing boats and a settlement for fishermen.
啞鈴資訊中心突破過去與未來的疆界，除了展出長洲戲院原址發掘出來的珍貴文物、長洲歷史相關文獻及懷舊相片。此處同時為長洲遊客中心，為遊客提供小島各種旅遊資訊。
Excavated Pottery
Excavated pottery includes approximately 9.515% of the identifiable total quantity of pottery, mainly consisting of white pottery. The restorable pieces are open-mouthed high-rimmed plates with footrings.
