Hubei

Historical Ruins and Sites

This collection highlights Hubei’s diverse archaeological heritage, spanning thousands of years. It features the Shijiahe Neolithic site complex, including ancient city walls and the ritual platforms of Tanjialing and Yinxintai. The list also covers the ruins of Wudang Mountain’s Five-Dragon Temple, ancient burial grounds in Jingzhou, and early 20th-century industrial remains from the Asiatic Petroleum and Mobil Oil companies. These sites document the region's evolution from prehistoric settlements to modern military history and international trade.

Zi jing mu de

Ancient burial site located in Jingzhou, containing tombs and cultural relics primarily from the Chu and Han periods.

Luo zhou cheng yi zhi

Ruins of an ancient administrative center in Qichun County, with foundations dating back to the Sui and Tang dynasties.

Five-Dragon Temple

One of the oldest Taoist architectural complexes in the Wudang Mountains, originally established during the Tang Dynasty and expanded during the Ming Dynasty.

Site of Xiangfan Battle

Historical site marking the western gate breakthrough point during the 1948 battle for the city of Xiangyang.

Guxiaocheng

Archaeological remains of a settlement in Yingcheng, showing evidence of continuous occupation from the Neolithic period through the Zhou Dynasty.

Ya xi ya yang xing bie shu yi zhi

Remains of a Western-style villa built for the Asiatic Petroleum Company in the early 20th century.

Mei fu yang xing ban gong lou yi zhi

Former office building of the Standard Oil Company (Mobil), representing early 20th-century foreign commercial architecture.

Mei fu yang xing you ku yi zhi

Industrial heritage site consisting of the remains of an early 20th-century oil storage facility operated by the Standard Oil Company.

Shi jia he gu cheng dong cheng yuan

The eastern section of the ancient city walls at Shijiahe, one of the largest and most significant Neolithic settlement sites in China.

Yin xin tai yi zhi

A ritual and ceremonial platform located within the Shijiahe archaeological complex, dating back over 4,000 years.

Tan jia ling yi zhi

A core area of the Shijiahe site known for the discovery of sophisticated prehistoric jade artifacts and early urban foundations.