Remains of 4,000-year-old lost city in China discovered

Researchers have discovered a 4000-year-old lost city named Shamal on a ridge above China's Two Way River. The city flourished from 2300 BC to 1800 BC, covering an area of 988 acres. A massive step pyramid, at least 230 feet high and stretching 59 acres at its base, was found. The pyramid, built from a hill with eleven steps, was protected by inner and outer walls. Atop the pyramid were palaces made of rammed earth, wooden pillars, and roofing tiles, along with a large water reservoir and domestic remains. The findings were published in the Journal Antiquity.

What is the estimated time period during which the lost city above China's Two Way River flourished?

• 1800 BC to 1300 BC

• 2300 BC to 1800 BC

• 2500 BC to 2000 BC

• 2000 BC to 1500 BC

How large was the area covered by the lost city discovered above China's Two Way River?

• 1200 acres

• 988 acres

• 750 acres

• 500 acres

What is the height of the massive step pyramid found in the city of Shamal?

• 300 feet

• 150 feet

• 200 feet

• 230 feet

What material was primarily used in the construction of the palaces atop the pyramid?

• Stone

• Rammed earth

• Brick

• Concrete

What feature was found alongside the palaces on top of the pyramid?

• A large garden

• A temple

• A gigantic water reservoir

• A marketplace