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Shimao is a lost and buried city in China, Asia. Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology dates it to c. 2300-1800 BCE.
A vast Neolithic stone-walled city with carved stone faces in its walls.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 2300 BCE - 1800 BCE c. 2300-1800 BCE Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Walled stone city Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 2,050 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 2,300 BCE - 1,800 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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Each row is an independent total of the same span, not a breakdown to add together.