Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39)
Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇨🇳 Henan, Erlitou, China
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About Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39)
Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Early Historic (regional) ancient village of the Early Historic 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 mattersSouthern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Early Historic (regional) ancient village of the Early Historic tradition, b
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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
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Terrace and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39)
On the ground
Structures & features
34.0136° N · 113.3514° E · 328 m · 3 mapped features
Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) Main Ancient-Village Feature
ancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
34.0136° N · 113.3514° ESouthern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) defining settlement or ritual space
34.0135° N · 113.3514° ESouthern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Henan Terrace North — Henan, Erlitou (54-39) ceremonial landscape
34.0137° N · 113.3513° E