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These maps of China indicate where archaeologists unearthed ancient jades. Click on a hot spot to view the excavation bibliography. You can also use the maps to locate groups of National Museum of Asian Art jades that were reportedly found in Liangzhu 良渚 culture and late Shang 商 dynasty centers.

Stone Age jades: Cultures, excavation sites and reports

Early Bronze Age, Shang and Western Zhou dynasty jades: Excavation sites and reports