Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇨🇳 Henan, Erlitou, China
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About Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45)
Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Classical (regional) ancient village of the Classical tradition, built c. 1200 BCE 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 mattersGreat Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Classical (regional) ancient village of the Classical tradition, built c. 1200
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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. 1200 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Terrace and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.3888° N · 112.7970° E · 335 m · 3 mapped features
- Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) Main Ancient-Village Featureancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits35.3889° N · 112.7970° E
- Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) defining settlement or ritual space35.3888° N · 112.7970° E
- Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Great Henan Terrace South — Henan, Erlitou (54-45) ceremonial landscape35.3890° N · 112.7969° E