Title: The Longshan Culture in Central Henan Province, <i>c.</i> 2600–1900 <scp>BC</scp>
Abstract:This chapter focuses on archaeological remains from the later Wangwan III culture in central Henan, and only briefly discusses the Miaodigou culture. It covers analysis of regional settlement patterns...This chapter focuses on archaeological remains from the later Wangwan III culture in central Henan, and only briefly discusses the Miaodigou culture. It covers analysis of regional settlement patterns of the Wangwan III Longshan culture, internal settlement organization, burials, subsistence production, and craft production. It also discusses the development of music, art, and artifacts related to religion at this time. Archaeological remains from the later Longshan, Wangwan III culture, in Henan indicate more than one kind of important change from earlier periods. There was a great increase in the quantity of settlements and in the size of individual settlements. There was a greater concern with defense, judging from the clustering of settlements and features such as city walls and moats. The city walls, burials, fine craft goods, and other remains indicate distinct differences in the social positions of individuals. All of these remains represent the emergence of civilization.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-03-15
Language: en
Type: other
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