2012 a peak year for archaeologists

7. Ancient Xing Kiln Site in Hebei's Neiqiu county, range from Sui Dynasty (581-618) to Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)

Piece of tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Sui Dynasty discovered in Neiqiu, Hebei province [Photo/Xinhua]

8. Xishanpo Buddhist Temple Ruins in the Imperial City of the ancient Liao Dynasty (916-1125) capital in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region

Clay sculpture discovered in Inner Mongolia autonomous region [Photo/Xinhua]