2012 a peak year for archaeologists

9. Old Drum Tower and Government Office Site in Yuzhong district of Chongqing, range from Song Dynasty (960-1279) to Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Wood print mold discovered in Chongqing [Photo/Xinhua]

10. Hailongtun Tusi castle ruins in Zunyi, Guizhou province, built in 1257 and damaged in 1600

Bowl discovered in Zunyi, Guizhou province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Source: the State Administration of Cultural Heritage