book chapter
Formation of early states in the central plain: Erlitou and Erligang (1900/1800 - 1250 BC)
archaeology of China: from the late paleolithic to the early bronze age • Cambridge • Published In 2012 • Pages: 253-296
By: Liu, Li, Chen, Xingcan.
Abstract
China independently developed one of the earliest state societies in the world, and has a long tradition of recording historical events, such as dynastic succession. The authors use archaeological and written evidence, informed by anthropological theory, to study early state formation from the Erlitou through Erligang periods. They pay particular attention to settlement patterns, religious objects, trade, and key resources.
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2020
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 3900-3400 BP
- Coverage Place
- Henan, Hubei, Shandong, and Shanxi, China
- Notes
- Li Liu ; Xingcan Chen
- LCCN
- 2011052557
- LCSH
- Yellow River Bronze Age