Lajia (喇家) village is an archaeological site located in Minhe County in northwest China's Qinghai province. Lajia is associated with the Qijia culture and was discovered by archaeologists in 2000. The site covers an area of around 200,000 square meters. Archaeologists believe the site was abandoned after being victimized by an earthquake and subsequent flood.

In 2005, the oldest intact noodles yet discovered were located at Lajia, estimated at over 4,000 years old. The noodles were made from millet.

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• Ancient sites in China

Archaeological sites in China | Qinghai

喇家遗址