essay

The origins and development of the Yueh Coastal Neolithic: a microcosm of culture change on the mainland of East Asia

origins of chinese civilization • Berkeley • Published In 1983 • Pages: 147-175

By: Meacham, William.

Abstract

Meacham describes and speculates on 'the Yueh cultural horizon from its possible emergence in the early Holocene to its ultimate incorporation in the Han civilization, with an emphasis on the earlier periods.' (page 147). Only the data that pertain to the earlier Neolithic cultures were indexed for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) subjects. He points out the earliest dates from Neolithic sites in northern Vietnam and adjacent China are within the range of 12,000-7000 B.P. There may be many more from this time range along what would have then been the coast, but they would now be submerged by up to 100 meters of sea water. This changing topography may have brought about the development of boats. The changing coastline may have also offered easily exploitable resources. Meacham stresses local, continuous development of the Neolithic in these areas.

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

Asia

Sub Region

East Asia

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry ; 2004

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

12,000 BP-5000 BP (10,000 B.C.-3000 B.C.)

Coverage Place

coastal southern China and northern Vietnam

Notes

William Meacham

Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-175)

LCCN

81004595

LCSH

China--Antiquities