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PREHISTORY . This 3000-year-old rock carving, discovered by Geologist s in 1970 , is located on the east of the island, immediately below the Warwick Hotel . It consists of two groups of similar carved lines surrounding small depressions.]] Archaeological findings suggest human activity in Hong Kong dates back over 5000 years. Bronze fishing and combat tools of that age have been excavated on Lantau Island and Lamma Island . Stone religous carvings on outlying islands and coastal areas have also been found, dating back to the Shang Dynasty . Cultural influences from Guangdong have been seen since the Warring States Period . The latest findings dating from the Old Stone Age suggest that Wong Tei Tung (黃地峒) is one of the most ancient settlements in Hong Kong. IMPERIAL CHINA The territory was incorporated into China during the Qin Dynasty , later under Nam Yuet and its population has increased since the Han Dynasty . In the 1950s, the Tomb At Lei Cheng Uk From The Eastern Han Dynasty was excavated and archaelogists began to investigate the possibility that salt pÐroduction flourished in Hong Kong around 2000 years ago, although conclusive evidence has not been found. During the Tang Dynasty , the Guangdong region flourished as an international trading center. The ''Tuen Mun'' region in what is now Hong Kong's New Territories served as a port, naval base, salt production centre and later, base for the exploitation of pearls. of the Tsing Shan Monastery ]] | ||
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