essay
The Longshan culture in central Henan Province, c. 2600-1900 BC
companion to chinese archaeology • Chichester, West Sussex • Published In 2013 • Pages: 236-254
By: Zhao, Chunqing.
Abstract
Following a brief overview of the preceding Miaodigou II subtradition, this document delves into changes during the Wangwan III subtradition. The author describes settlement patterns, walled sites, other types of structures found, and burial patterns (including human sacrifices), also providing an overview of the economy and observations on art and religion.
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2019
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 4600-3900 BP
- Coverage Place
- central Henan, China
- Notes
- Zhao Chunquing
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-254)
- LCCN
- 2012036668
- LCSH
- Longshan culture