Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇨🇳 Xi an, China
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About Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41)
Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) at Xi an, China is a Classical (regional) earthwork of the Classical tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for hilltop 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 Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) at Xi an, China is a Classical (regional) earthwork of the Classical tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for hilltop and as
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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. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Hilltop and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41)
On the ground
Structures & features
34.6811° N · 108.1713° E · 291 m · 3 mapped features
Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) Main Earthwork Feature
earthworkPrimary earthwork feature at Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
34.6812° N · 108.1714° EGreat Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) defining settlement or ritual space
34.6810° N · 108.1714° EGreat Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Great Xi an Hilltop Central — Xi an (56-41) ceremonial landscape
34.6812° N · 108.1712° E