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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

  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
Enclosure and associated settlement
Excavation
Excavated

  1. c. 1200 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Northern Xi an Enclosure A — Xi an (56-40)

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Structures & features

33.9835° N · 109.0196° E · 30 m · 3 mapped features

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