Lamma Island Sand Puzzle

"The Lamma Sha Po Puzzle" is the first comprehensive analysis of the Sha Po site on Lamma Island, which has been a focal point for archaeologists due to its 6,000 years of human activity. The book presents a cross-period examination of the site's social landscape, drawing from extensive fieldwork and excavations conducted by Mick Atha and Kennis Yip. The artifacts uncovered at Sha Po, some unique to Hong Kong, offer insights into the ancient inhabitants' interactions with their environment and the evolution of craftsmanship and societal complexity. The site's transformation from a government-controlled kiln salt industry center to a vital supplier of food and fuel for urban areas in the 19th century reflects the constant adaptation of human life. "The Lamma Sha Po Puzzle" provides a compelling narrative of human adaptation and societal evolution through the lens of this special archaeological site.