History of Hong Kong

This article details the history of Hong Kong.

Prehistory

According to archaeological studies and many other resources, human activity in Hong Kong dates back over five millennia. Excavated Neolithic artifacts suggest a difference from northern Chinese Stone-Age cultures, including the Longshan. Bronze fishing and combat tools were excavated on Lantau Island and Lamma Island. Eight stone carvings (on Tung Lung Island, Kau Sai Chau, Po Toi Island, Cheung Chau, Shek Pik (石壁) on Lantau Island, Wong Chuk Hang (黃竹坑) and Big Wave Bay on Hong Kong Island, Lung Ha Wan (龍蝦灣) in Sai Kung) have been found so far; all are believed to date back to the Bronze Age during the Shang Dynasty on weather-related worship. Excavations in the 1930s have been dated between the 6th century BC and the 3rd century BC and suggested to be culturally related to those in neighboring modern day Guangdong during the Warring States Period.

Related Topics:
Neolithic - Stone-Age - Longshan - Bronze - Lantau Island - Lamma Island - Stone carvings - Tung Lung Island - Kau Sai Chau - Po Toi Island - Cheung Chau - Shek Pik - Wong Chuk Hang - Big Wave Bay - Hong Kong Island - Lung Ha Wan - Sai Kung - Bronze Age - Shang Dynasty - Weather - Worship - 1930s - 6th century BC - 3rd century BC - Guangdong - Warring States Period

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