New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇨🇳 Xi an, China
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About New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05)
New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) at Xi an, China is a Medieval (regional) pyramid of the Medieval tradition, built c. 200 CE for terrace and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersNew Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) at Xi an, China is a Medieval (regional) pyramid of the Medieval tradition, built c. 200 CE for terrace and associated se
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 200 CE
- Period
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Terrace and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05)
On the ground
Structures & features
34.4853° N · 108.4565° E · 85 m · 3 mapped features
New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) Main Pyramid Feature
pyramidPrimary pyramid feature at New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
34.4853° N · 108.4566° ENew Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) defining settlement or ritual space
34.4852° N · 108.4566° ENew Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to New Xi an Terrace East — Xi an (56-05) ceremonial landscape
34.4854° N · 108.4564° E