Materializing Identity--A Statistical Analysis of the Western Zhou Liulihe Cemetery.

The article examines the Liulihe cemetery, which was constructed in Beijing, China, during the Western Zhou period. Particular focus is given to the Zhou peoples and their cultural traditions. Additional topics discussed include the history of archaeological excavations at the Liulihe cemetery and t...

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Publicado en:Asian Perspectives: Journal of Archeology for Asia & the Pacific Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 47 - 68
Autor principal: JAFFE, YITZCHAK
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: University of Hawai'i Spring2012
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Sumario:The article examines the Liulihe cemetery, which was constructed in Beijing, China, during the Western Zhou period. Particular focus is given to the Zhou peoples and their cultural traditions. Additional topics discussed include the history of archaeological excavations at the Liulihe cemetery and the formation of the Yan state in China. Several charts examining items found in the grave sites are also presented.