Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇨🇳 Henan, Erlitou, China
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About Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35)
Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Medieval (regional) megalithic of the Medieval tradition, built c. 1800 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 mattersOld Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Medieval (regional) megalithic of the Medieval tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for c
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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. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.3162° N · 113.0431° E · 111 m · 4 mapped features
- Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) Main Megalithic FeaturemegalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits35.3163° N · 113.0431° E
- Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) defining settlement or ritual space35.3161° N · 113.0431° E
- Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) ceremonial landscape35.3163° N · 113.0430° E
- Old Henan Citadel North — Henan, Erlitou (54-35) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management35.3161° N · 113.0430° E