Key facts
- Archaeologists in China have found a 2,200-year-old food item.
- The item is believed to be an ancestor of zongzi, a traditional Dragon Boat Festival treat.
- The discovery was made in Xinyang, Henan province.
Archaeologists in China have unearthed a 2,200-year-old food item that is believed to be an ancestor of the zongzi, a traditional treat consumed during the Dragon Boat Festival. The discovery was made in the city of Xinyang, located in Henan province.