Hemudu people, an ancient human who lived in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River more than 7,000 years ago. They live a settled life, live in houses with dry fences, transport people and things by boats and rafts, collect floating water, use knives, knives, hammers, shovels, spears, bowls, pipes, sticks, handles, spinning wheels, butterfly devices and other wood products, plant artificial rice, raise pigs, dogs and buffaloes, and dig wells.

The earliest lacquerware found in China was unearthed in Hemudu, and its pottery production has reached a certain level. Estimated maximum firing temperature 1000℃.

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There is a saying in ancient China that "breaking wood is a pestle, digging the ground is a mortar, and Chu Jiu will benefit and the whole people will benefit". According to archaeological data, Chu Jiu has been ploughing rice since he lived in Hemudu. 1 wooden pestle with huge head and circular cross section was found in the fourth cultural layer of Hemudu site. In addition, some large natural pebbles may be used as stone pestles.

Only 1 pottery mortar was found, which was huge in shape, rough in wall thickness, shaped like a pottery basin with a small bottom. As for the so-called stone millstones and natural gravels, they are relatively large, with wide and smooth grinding grooves. Because of their small and shallow shapes, they are difficult to be used to remove rice husks, and may be tools for grinding root tubers and rice noodles.