Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇨🇳 Xi an, China
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About Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22)
Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) at Xi an, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 800 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 mattersGreat Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) at Xi an, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 800 CE for terrace a
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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. 800 CE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Terrace and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22)
On the ground
Structures & features
33.6737° N · 108.1859° E · 206 m · 3 mapped features
Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) Main Megalithic Feature
megalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
33.6738° N · 108.1859° EGreat Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) defining settlement or ritual space
33.6736° N · 108.1860° EGreat Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Great Xi an Terrace Central — Xi an (56-22) ceremonial landscape
33.6738° N · 108.1858° E