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The social structure reflected in the Yuanjunmiao cemetery

Journal of anthropological archaeology • 4 (1) • Published In 1985 • Pages: 19-33

By: Zhang, Zhong-Pei.

Abstract
This document presents the results of an analysis of 51 graves. The author discusses the organization of the graves within the cemetery, the nature of family and lineage, and the status of women and children.
Subjects
Burial practices and funerals
Mourning
Clans
Mortality
Gender roles and issues
Family relationships
Status, role, and prestige
Gender status
tradition
Middle-Upper Yellow River Middle Neolithic
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2019
Field Date
1958-1959
Coverage Date
7000-6000 BP
Coverage Place
Yuanjunmiao, Huazhou district, Shaanxi, China
Notes
Zhang Zhong-Pei
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
82644021
LCSH
Yangshao culture