Fig. 2: Diagram and current status of the soft capping system at Damojiao Hill, Liangzhu archaeological site.

a Schematic Diagram of the Initial T. repens-Dominated Soft Capping Structure; b Photograph of Existing T. repens; c Vigorous Growth of T. repens on the Eastern Slope; d Invasive Weed Species; e Localized Vegetation Degradation on the Southern Slope; f Water Accumulation at the Lower Position of the Northern Slope. Author’s photo.