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A Preliminary analysis of the archeological cultures of the Bronze Age in the region of Xinjiang
Anthropology and archeology of Eurasia • 34 (4) • Published In 1996 • Pages: 67-86
By: Wang Ping-hua, Cohen, David.
Abstract
Originally published in Chinese in 1985 Wang Binghua wrote this article to present information that "the Xinjiang region had entered the Bronze Age" by 2000 B.C. (p. 83) and to invite discussion and encourage research. Wang briefly discusses his findings from the excavations at the Gumugou cemetery. No bronze tools or other artifacts were found at the cemetery, instead the cut marks found on the wood indicate bronze tools were used to cut and make the wooden artifacts. Wang then goes on to describe other findings of bronze artifacts such as agricultural tools, vessels, and sculptures from throughout the region. Many of the bronzes were found accidentally and were not excavated scientifically. Some quarries and a smelting site are also briefly described.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2001
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Central Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 1999
- Field Date
- 1978, 1979
- Coverage Date
- 4000 BP-2221 BP (2000 B.C.-221 B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- Xinjiang, China
- Notes
- Wang Binghua ; translated by David Cohen
- Originally published in Xinjiang shehui kexue, 1985, no. 4, pp. 50-61
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 93645987
- LCSH
- China--Antiquities