Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇨🇳 Xi an, China
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About Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43)
Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) at Xi an, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) pyramid of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for platform 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 mattersUpper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) at Xi an, China is a Chalcolithic (regional) pyramid of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for platform an
Open questions
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
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Platform and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43)
On the ground
Structures & features
33.8624° N · 109.4219° E · 146 m · 3 mapped features
- Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) Main Pyramid FeaturepyramidPrimary pyramid feature at Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) – central platform and associated settlement element with stratified deposits33.8624° N · 109.4219° E
- Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) defining settlement or ritual space33.8623° N · 109.4219° E
- Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Upper Xi an Platform Outer — Xi an (56-43) ceremonial landscape33.8625° N · 109.4218° E