essay
The Yangshao period: prosperity and the transformation of prehistoric society
formation of Chinese civilization : an archaeological perspective / Kwang-chih Chang, Xu Pingfang ; Lu Liancheng ... [et al.] ; edited and with an introduction by Sarah Allan ; foreword by Peter J. Ucko • New Haven • Published In 2005 • Pages: 42-83
By: Zhang, Zhong-Pei.
Abstract
The author takes an expansive view of the Yangshao subtradition as composed of many widespread regional cultures, which are briefly described. The following subtraditions can be considered to belong to the Middle-Upper Yellow River Middle Neolithic Tradition: Banpo, Xiyin, Majiayao, Banshan, Miaozigou, Dasikong, Quanhu, Qinwangzhai, and, on the North China Plain, Hougang Stage I.
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2018
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 7000-5000 BP
- Coverage Place
- North China
- Notes
- Zhang Zhongpei
- Includes bibliographical references (p.83a-83f)
- LCCN
- 2002003468
- LCSH
- Yangshao culture