Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14)

Why it mattersSacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) ancient city of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 40

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 400 BCE

Period

Chalcolithic (regional)

Culture

Chalcolithic

Purpose

Necropolis and associated settlement

Excavation

Excavation ongoing

1. c. 400 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14)

• Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Main Ancient-City Feature

  structure

  Primary ancient-city feature at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  34.1136° N · 112.1411° E

• Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) defining settlement or ritual space

  34.1135° N · 112.1411° E

• Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) ceremonial landscape

  34.1136° N · 112.1410° E

• Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  34.1134° N · 112.1410° E