"LIANGZHU CODE 5000" Invites Global Explorers to Unlock an Ancient Civilization
The Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture has launched 'LIANGZHU CODE 5000,' an interactive digital campaign that allows users to explore the 5,000-year-old Liangzhu civilization. Through 12 mobile-based missions, participants learn about ancient water management, agriculture, and jade craftsmanship.
Why it matters
Digital archaeology initiatives represent a growing trend in using interactive technology to preserve and promote cultural heritage globally.
HANGZHOU, China , Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What if a mobile phone could unlock the story of a civilization dating back more than 5,000 years?
The Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism has launched "LIANGZHU CODE 5000," a new international cultural campaign inspired by the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City.
Featuring an interactive mobile web experience and an on-site video with international content creator Bohan, the campaign invites global explorers as "Digital Archaeology Officers" to unearth the ancient civilization through 12 interactive missions.
Explore LIANGZHU CODE 5000: https://liangzhu-arc heology.netlify.app/
The journey begins approximately 5,300 years ago, when the people of Liangzhu built an ancient city, developed a large-scale water management system, cultivated rice and created finely crafted jade objects.
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