New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇨🇳 Henan, Erlitou, China
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About New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09)
New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Medieval (regional) megalithic of the Medieval tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for citadel 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 mattersNew Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Medieval (regional) megalithic of the Medieval tradition, built c. 3000 BCE for citad
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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
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09)
On the ground
Structures & features
33.9851° N · 112.4047° E · 426 m · 3 mapped features
New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) Main Megalithic Feature
megalithicPrimary megalithic feature at New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
33.9851° N · 112.4047° ENew Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) defining settlement or ritual space
33.9850° N · 112.4047° ENew Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to New Henan Citadel B — Henan, Erlitou (54-09) ceremonial landscape
33.9852° N · 112.4046° E