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Great Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-10)

Bronze Age (regional)·Bronze Age·🇨🇳 Xi an, China

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About Great Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-10)

Great Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-10) at Xi an, China is a Bronze Age (regional) earthwork of the Bronze Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for platform 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 Platform Outer — Xi an (56-10) at Xi an, China is a Bronze Age (regional) earthwork of the Bronze Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for platform and

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Mysteries & theories

Mysteries

  1. 01Chronology and phasing
  2. 02Landscape function

Theories

  1. 01Ceremonial centre
  2. 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
Bronze Age (regional)
Culture
Bronze Age
Purpose
Platform and associated settlement
Excavation
Excavation ongoing

  1. c. 1200 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Great Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-10)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Great Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-10)

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Structures & features

33.7614° N · 108.1405° E · 274 m · 3 mapped features

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