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The earliest Neolithic cultures of northeast China: recent discoveries and new perspectives on the beginning of agriculture
Journal of world prehistory • 14 (4) • Published In 2000 • Pages: 363-413
By: Shelach-Lavi, Gideon.
Abstract
The author discusses various models for the transition to agriculture in China (especially North and Northeast China) and briefly describes the Chifeng International Project in Inner Mongolia. A summary is provided for the earliest Neolithic cultures in the area, the Xinglongwa and Zhaobaogou subtraditions.
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2018
- Field Date
- 1999, 2000
- Coverage Date
- 8000-6000 BP
- Coverage Place
- Northeast China
- Notes
- Gideon Shelach
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-413)
- LCCN
- 87655790
- LCSH
- Yellow River Early Neolithic