Why is Puyang called Dragon Township?

Because in 1986, a precious cultural relic, a clam-shaped dragon pattern, dating back more than 6,400 years, was unearthed in Puyang, which pushed the 5,000-year history of civilization of the Chinese nation forward by more than 1,400 years. In 2000, it was hailed as "China's No. 1 Dragon" by the archaeological circles at home and abroad. Therefore, the Chinese Yanhuang Culture Research Association named Puyang "Dragon Township" accordingly.

What was discovered at that time was the Yangshao Cultural Site. After excavation, three sets of dragon and tiger patterns made of clam shells were unearthed, as well as a large number of production and daily utensils. The three sets of dragon and tiger patterns caused a sensation at home and abroad, and attracted long-term attention from academic circles.

Extended information:

After analysis, experts on ancient astronomy in my country believe that: all the signs in the Dragon and Tiger Tomb can be explained from the astronomical point of view, and they are the Canglong in the "Four Symbols" system of ancient Chinese astronomy. , White Tiger, Suzaku, and the earliest prototypes of Xuanwu. The dragon and tiger display is the earliest celestial diagram in China. This research result was demonstrated at the International Academic Symposium on the History of Chinese Science and Technology held in London in August 1990.

The dragon is the symbol of China, and the descendants of Yan and Huang are the descendants of the dragon. Dragon has too many connotations and unique emotions in the minds of Chinese people. The three sets of patterns have important historical, artistic and scientific value in academic terms. They have become a well-deserved Dragon Township and make Puyang people proud.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Longxiang