Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇨🇳 Xi an, China
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About Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12)
Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) at Xi an, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for sanctuary 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 mattersLower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) at Xi an, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for sanctu
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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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12)
On the ground
Structures & features
34.8031° N · 108.2244° E · 17 m · 3 mapped features
Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) Main Megalithic Feature
megalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) – central sanctuary and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
34.8031° N · 108.2244° ELower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) defining settlement or ritual space
34.8030° N · 108.2244° ELower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Lower Xi an Sanctuary Central — Xi an (56-12) ceremonial landscape
34.8032° N · 108.2243° E