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The late prehistory of Xinjiang in relation to its neighbors
Journal of world prehistory • 9 (2) • Published In 1995 • Pages: 243-300
By: Chen, Kwang-tzuu, Hiebert, Fredrik T..
Abstract
Chen and Hiebert summarize the cultures in Xinjiang from 2000-400 B.C. The ten cultures summarized are: Gumugou, Yanbulake, Aidinghu, Xintala, Haladun, Ke'ermuqi, Sidaogou, Chawuhugoukou, Qunbake, and Saka. The later cultures, particularly Chuwuhugoukou, Qunbake, and Saka had tentatively entered the iron age and begun to have some iron tools although most of the metal artifacts are still bronze. There is evidence that Chuwuhugoukou and Qunbake had horses and were pastoralist societies. Most of the discussion centers on archaeological remains from cemeteries as this is what has been excavated. Ceramics for each group are described. The origins of some of the early cultures and their traits are discussed.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2001
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Central Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2000
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 4000 BP-2000 BP (2000 B.C.-1 B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- Xinjiang, China
- Notes
- Kwang-tzuu Chen and Fredrik T. Hiebert
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-300)
- LCCN
- 87655790
- LCSH
- China--Antiquities