广西龙州发现清代八角茴油蒸馏遗址 - 揭秘百年香料产业密码
中国广西 - 近日，广西崇左市龙州县文物部门在八角乡四平村板靠屯发现一处保存完好的清代八角茴油蒸馏遗址，为研究当地香料产业发展史提供了珍贵实物资料。
Guangxi, China - Recently, a well-preserved Qing Dynasty star anise oil distillation site was discovered in Longzhou County, providing valuable physical evidence for studying the local spice industry's development history.
该遗址灶台长4.45米，宽1.95米，采用三合土夯筑结构，设有3个灶眼，整体保存状况良好。龙州县文物保护和考古管理中心工作人员黄伟表示："这是目前龙州县发现的唯一由官方批准建立的清代茴油蒸馏遗址。"
The site features a stove platform measuring 4.45 meters long and 1.95 meters wide, constructed with rammed earth and featuring three fire holes. Huang Wei from the Longzhou Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology Center stated: "This is the only officially approved star anise oil distillation site from the Qing Dynasty discovered in Longzhou County so far."
历史溯源：龙州八角种植历史可追溯至宋代，八角乡因此得名。清代时期，龙州土司将八角作为贡品进献朝廷。清末龙州开埠后，八角成为出口欧洲的重要商品，用于香水、饮料和药品生产。
Historical Background: Longzhou's star anise cultivation dates back to the Song Dynasty, giving the township its name. During the Qing Dynasty, local chieftains presented star anise as tribute to the imperial court. After Longzhou became a treaty port in late Qing, star anise became a major export to Europe for perfume, beverage and medicine production.
龙州县文物保护和考古管理中心主任吕丹凤指出："此次发现揭示了清代八角茴油蒸馏技术细节，对研究当地产业发展史具有重要价值，对现代八角加工也有借鉴意义。"
Lü Danfeng, director of the center, noted: "This discovery reveals technical details of star anise oil distillation during the Qing Dynasty, holding significant value for studying local industrial history and offering reference for modern processing techniques."
产业振兴：目前八角乡种植面积达3万余亩，2023年八角干果产量约2819吨。当地政府计划结合传统工艺与现代技术，提升产品附加值，打造八角产业品牌，助力乡村振兴。
Industry Revitalization: With current cultivation area exceeding 30,000 mu (2,000 hectares) and 2023 dried fruit output reaching about 2,819 tons, local authorities plan to combine traditional methods with modern technology to enhance product value and build a distinctive industry brand for rural revitalization.
