The Paleoenvironment Plants And Animals Of Liangzhu

Author : Xiang Ji,Shu Song,Xin Wu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811638725

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The Paleoenvironment, Plants and Animals of Liangzhu by Xiang Ji,Shu Song,Xin Wu Pdf

This book summarizes the latest archeological findings on Liangzhu culture and outlines the rise and fall of Liangzhu society in terms of its environment, flora and fauna. In addition, it seeks to analyze the characteristics of animal breeding and agricultural cultivation in Liangzhu from the perspectives of archeobotany and archeozoology. In turn, it explores the dietary structure and population density, reaching the bold conclusion that the dramatic increase in population gave rise to environmental deterioration and to natural disasters that eventually destroyed the Liangzhu culture.

Author : Ye Zhao
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811571466

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Liangzhu Pottery by Ye Zhao Pdf

This book elaborates on the distinctive characteristics as well as the archaeological, historical and artistic value of Liangzhu pottery, welcoming readers to the wonderful world of Liangzhu by introducing them to its origin, type, design, decoration, evolution and processing technology. It also presents the types of pottery that people in Liangzhu used daily to eat, drink, and bury their dead. Thanks to a wealth of photos taken at the archaeological site, readers can admire the color, decorative patterns, types and shapes of unearthed pottery. The book vividly reveals the lifestyle, aesthetics and level of scientific-technical development in Liangzhu society 5000 years ago.

Author : Bin Liu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811902925

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Liangzhu Jade Artifacts by Bin Liu Pdf

This book provides the reader with the latest archaeological discoveries of Liangzhu culture for its sophisticated jade artifacts. The structure and contents systematically present that large-scale ritual vessels such as jade cong and bi were originally regarded as the embodiment of Zhou and Han dynasties have been proved as burial accessories of Liangzhu culture. This confirmation urges archaeologists to renew an earlier interpretation of societal development dimension in Liangzhu culture. The book discussed the compatibilities between types and function of Liangzhu jades vividly displayed. It provides archaeological researchers and students by gaining an in-depth perspective of aesthetic appreciation of jade while understanding of the spiritual world of people in Liangzhu as well as the transition between the functions of power and belief.

Author : Ningyuan Wang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811651342

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The Historical and Cultural Context of Liangzhu by Ningyuan Wang Pdf

This book clarifies the advent of Liangzhu Culture and analyses the morphology, structure and internal social organization of grass-root settlements, medium-size settlements and the ancient city of Liangzhu, as well as the religious beliefs, ideology and power mechanisms represented by jade. Further, the book explains how the low-lying location and humid environment in the water-net plain area prompted the creation of man-made platforms or pillars, forming small and densely settled residential areas, and ultimately the water villages of southern China. Developments between man and nature accelerated the process of civilization, leading to the polarization of social classes and pyramid-shaped residential structures containing cities, towns and villages. Offering unique insights into the social vitality and structure of Liangzhu society, the book is one of the most important academic works on interpreting the origins of Liangzhu Civilization and investigating Chinese Civilization.

Author : Li Ma
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811937927

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Liangzhu in the Eyes of an Archaeological Journalist by Li Ma Pdf

This book traces archaeological exploration and discoveries as early as 2012 and reveals Liangzhu culture by reviewing seven years of archaeological findings at the Liangzhu historical site, developments in archaeology history, the psychological journeys of archaeologists, as well as the collision of schools of thought. It also contains in-depth interviews with archaeological experts and other specialists, building a bridge between popular interest and academic interest, and showcases Liangzhu civilization and archaeology for professionals and the general public alike.

Author : Minghui Chen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811668975

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China and the World in the Liangzhu Era by Minghui Chen Pdf

This book aims to portray ancient civilizations and the development of early states in China and the rest of the world during the Liangzhu period. From a global perspective, it describes the ancient Egyptian, Sumerian and Harappan civilizations, as well as lesser-known civilizations such as the Cyclades and Caral, underscoring the similarities and differences between their central settlements, capitals and material cultural remains. As for the national aspect, the book mainly explores the development process of east Asian civilization as represented by Chinese civilization and probes into the evolution of the Liangzhu, Dawenkou and Qujialing civilizations four to five thousand years ago in a search for the origins of Chinese civilization.

Author : Yong Xia,Xuefei Zhu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811953118

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Primitive Characters of Liangzhu by Yong Xia,Xuefei Zhu Pdf

This book mainly focuses on the roles of engraved symbols and ornamentation in Liangzhu culture. It categorizes the engraved symbols discovered in Liangzhu culture as means of ideographical expression and decoration, aspects that are explored in detail. Further, the engraved symbols and ornamentation are subdivided in terms of certain similarities, including the dragon and bird systems. A separate chapter is especially designed to help readers appreciate the typical paintings and symbols in selected objects and vessels. In this way, the book seeks to analyze and generate a particular formula so as to explore patterns in the thinking of Liangzhu’s people, thus deciphering the spiritual code of the Liangzhu world.

Author : Xiang Ji,Ningyuan Wang,Chuanwan Dong,Yida Luo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811956300

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Liangzhu’s Story of Stone by Xiang Ji,Ningyuan Wang,Chuanwan Dong,Yida Luo Pdf

This book explains how the walls of Liangzhu City were made from bedding stones and mud, with the total area of bedding stones covering roughly 290,000 square meters. Based on ongoing research and studies, the book tells the story of how these stones were collected from the surrounding mountains and how their mining and use required massive manpower and material resources, indicating what a tremendous undertaking the construction of Liangzhu City was. The book also shares insights into the process of discovering and researching the city wall, as well as the stoneware at the Liangzhu historical site complex.

Author : Yefei Zhu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811931048

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Eighty Years of Archaeology at Liangzhu by Yefei Zhu Pdf

This book summary introduces the key research findings, exploration and excavation works carried out during the 80 years of archaeological endeavours entirely devoted to Liangzhu historical sites. Xingeng SHI first discovered of neolithic remains in 1936, followed along with designation of official name which was given by Nai XIA in 1959. Another perspective also indicates finding of several pieces of black pottery at the Qipanfen historical site in the year 1936 till the latest over 1200 pieces of jades unearthed in Fanshan cemetery in the year 1986. A brief timeline history as listed above has been demonstrated that the great efforts and sacrifices had made by earlier generations of archaeologist in Liangzhu as witness to explore the origin of the 5000 years of Chinese civilization. The public is more familiar with Fanshan cemetery and Liangzhu ancient city as well as precious cultural relics such as jade Cong and jade Yue. Through the 80 years of archaeological ruins of Liangzhu field works that performed, in fact, there are existing historical monuments for example as places of Zhucundou and Wujiabu and ordinary objects include pottery and stoneware, they remain unknown to the general public. This book offers the readers a unique perspective, is the first research to focus on the Liangzhu Archaeological Team members’ viewpoint of exploring the perceived value of an extraordinary experience and compare it with an ordinary experience behind the 80 years of archaeology of the Liangzhu site.

Author : Xuefei Zhu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811995156

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The Realm of King and God by Xuefei Zhu Pdf

This book reflects the endeavours and achievements of experts at Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology over the past 30 years, rooted in the archaeological exploration and excavation of Liangzhu. Presenting archaeological findings from the perspective of frontline specialists, the book guides readers through the ruins of the ancient city of Liangzhu, offering an introduction to the planning and construction of the Liangzhu Kingdom’s capital, an early large-scale water conservation project in Liangzhu, the hierarchy of the ancient city, grain remains found there, and the construction of the outer wall for “China’s First City.” By doing so, the book unlocks the mysteries of the Liangzhu city site, making it accessible to the public!

Author : Xiangming Fang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811665691

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Fanshan Royal Cemetery by Xiangming Fang Pdf

This book outlines the latest research in Fanshan by the archaeologist, a man-made hathpace cemetery, on which is located the inner city of Liangzhu historical site at northwest area. There are 11 tomb locations discovered in Fanshan as built based on mutual dependency while and after excavation and were found continuously more than 1200 pieces (assemblages) of burial accessories, while at least 1100 pieces of jades were among the unearthed items. In view of the above-mentioned background, Fanshan as royal cemetery is well known for the largest number and variety of exquisite highly polished jades. In addition to prehistoric art, the work also explores the traces of Fanshan royal cemetery in conjunction with a substantial number of photos taken by expert of the historical site, restores the crucial burial objects and funeral rite as well as interprets burial accessories in different ways to discover the identity of the tomb’s occupants such as social class and status and moreover the interlocking system of an organization.

Author : Gideon Shelach-Lavi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521196895

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The Archaeology of Early China by Gideon Shelach-Lavi Pdf

This book covers Chinese archaeology from the first people to the unification of the empire, emphasizing cultural variations and interregional contact.

Author : Guanghui Dong,Jade D’Alpoim Guedes
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889762552

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Human-Environmental Interactions in Prehistoric Periods by Guanghui Dong,Jade D’Alpoim Guedes Pdf

Author : Shuangquan Zhang,Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo,Dongju Zhang,Yue Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889764228

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Human-Animal Interactions in Prehistoric China by Shuangquan Zhang,Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo,Dongju Zhang,Yue Zhang Pdf

Author : Anne P. Underhill
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118325780

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A Companion to Chinese Archaeology by Anne P. Underhill Pdf

A Companion to Chinese Archaeology is an unprecedented, new resource on the current state of archaeological research in one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It presents a collection of readings from leading archaeologists in China and elsewhere that provide diverse interpretations about social and economic organization during the Neolithic period and early Bronze Age. An unprecedented collection of original contributions from international scholars and collaborative archaeological teams conducting research on the Chinese mainland and Taiwan Makes available for the first time in English the work of leading archaeologists in China Provides a comprehensive view of research in key geographic regions of China Offers diverse methodological and theoretical approaches to understanding China’s past, beginning with the era of established agricultural villages from c. 7000 B.C. through to the end of the Shang dynastic period in c. 1045 B.C.