The Daxi culture, which flourished around 5000 BCE in the Yangtze River region, is known for its early rice cultivation and painted pottery. Daxi people lived in walled villages and practiced sophisticated agriculture, including the cultivation of rice and millet. Their culture contributed to the rise of early Chinese civilization. The Daxi’s i ovations in farming and their artistic contributions influenced later developments in the region, particularly in terms of agricultural techniques and pottery styles.