Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40)
Bronze Age (regional)·Bronze Age·🇨🇳 Xi an, China
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About Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40)
Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) at Xi an, China is a Bronze Age (regional) earthwork of the Bronze Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for enclosure 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 mattersNorthern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) at Xi an, China is a Bronze Age (regional) earthwork of the Bronze Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for enclosure and
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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. 1200 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age (regional)
- Culture
- Bronze Age
- Purpose
- Enclosure and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40)
On the ground
Structures & features
33.9835° N · 109.0196° E · 30 m · 3 mapped features
Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) Main Earthwork Feature
earthworkPrimary earthwork feature at Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) – central enclosure and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
33.9836° N · 109.0197° ENorthern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) defining settlement or ritual space
33.9835° N · 109.0197° ENorthern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40) ceremonial landscape
33.9837° N · 109.0196° E