Stone circles can be found in Hong Kong, as the area is rich in Neolithic and Bronze Age artifacts.[1]
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| Traditional Chinese | 分流石圓環 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 分流石圆环 | ||||||||||||
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Lo Ah Tsai Stone Circle
editLo Ah Tsai Stone Circle was discovered in the northern part of Lamma Island by K M A Barnett, District Commissioner of the New Territories in 1956. Twenty eight large stones, lying buried in the earth on a slope 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level, form two overlapping stones circles.[2]
This stone circle was investigated by the Hong Kong University Archaeological Team in 1959, 1963 and 1982 respectively.[3]
Fan Lau Stone Circle
editThe Fan Lau Stone Circle (分流石圓環) was discovered at Fan Lau, on Lantau Island in 1980. (22°11′52″N 113°50′53″E / 22.197733°N 113.848014°E) It lies 40 metres (130 ft) above sea level.[2] This stone circle is a Declared monument in Hong Kong. The use of the stone circle is unknown, it was possibly used for rituals, or possibly not. It is assumed that it is a megalithic structure created during the late Neolithic (i.e. New Stone Age) and early Bronze Age.[1]
Taipo Kau Stone Circle
editIn 1953, a stone circle was discovered in Tai Po Kau during the construction of a house. According to a research paper by David Devenish, the stone circle is about 9 feet in diameter, consisting of 9 or 10 stones which had been buried under a mound.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Stone Circle (Fan Lau, Lantau Island)
- ^ a b Sally Rodwell. 1991. A Visitor's Guide to Historic Hong Kong.
- ^ The Geographical Information System on Hong Kong Heritage
- ^ Devenish, David C. (1966). "A Megalithic Circle at Taipo Kau, New Territories, Hong Kong". Asian Perspectives. hdl:10125/16756. ISSN 1535-8283.