The Realm of King and God

Xuefei Zhu, specializing in neolithic archaeology, has worked at Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology as a researcher since 2017, during which time she has been actively engaged in the archaeological exploration of Liangzhu city. Her major articles include “Disintegration of Xiyin Culture and Generation of Remains of Late Yangshao Culture” and “Restudy on Color Pottery of Qinwangzhai Culture at Dahecun Historical Site”; she has also published the book Archaeological Study on Color Pottery during Yangshao Period.    

A Few Concepts About “Liangzhu”.- The Cultural Location and Status of Liangzhu Ancient City.- A Kingdom Established on the Central Place—Constructing the Capital City.- A Place of King and God—The Palace Area in the Center of the Inner City­.- An Epitome of Watertown Life—A Major Discovery in Zhongjiagang Fossil River Course.- The Granary Bursting with Grain—the Remains of Grain in the Ancient City.- All Sides Surrounded by the Wall—the Ruins of the Wall in the “First City of China”.- Water Conservancy Projects Built Around—Discovery and Research of Peripheral Hydraulic Systems.- A Wonderful Place for Sacrifice—Altar Ruins of Yaoshan and Huiguanshan.- Houses for the Dead—A Hierarchical Burial System.- The Realm of King and God, the Emergence of Civilization.