The Neolithic Keqiutou Site Cluster in Pingtan, Fujian

Abstract The Keqiutou site cluster is located in the northern part of Pingtan Island, extending continuously along the leeward slopes at the eastern foothills of the coastal mountains. It comprises several sites, including Keqiutou, Xiying, Donghuaqiu, and Guishan. Remains from multiple phases form a comprehensive archaeological cultural sequence that features indigenous cultures, represented by coarse-paste round-bottomed pottery vessels, alongside influences from external cultures such as Huangguashan and Huangtulun. These findings offer valuable insights into the development and interaction of prehistoric cultures in the southeastern coastal region, as well as the origins and dispersal of early Austronesian peoples. The subsistence strategies of these early Austronesians were notably diverse, reflecting both continental and maritime adaptions.