Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇨🇳 Henan, Erlitou, China
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About Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14)
Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) at Henan, Erlitou, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) ancient city of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for necropolis 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 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
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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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14)
On the ground
Structures & features
34.1135° N · 112.1411° E · 202 m · 4 mapped features
- Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Main Ancient-City FeaturestructurePrimary ancient-city feature at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits34.1136° N · 112.1411° E
- Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) defining settlement or ritual space34.1135° N · 112.1411° E
- Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) ceremonial landscape34.1136° N · 112.1410° E
- Sacred Henan Necropolis B — Henan, Erlitou (54-14) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management34.1134° N · 112.1410° E