The Realm of King and God - Xuefei Zhu

The Realm of King and God

Liangzhu City

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
151 Seiten
2024
Springer Verlag, Singapore
978-981-19-9517-0 (ISBN)
117,69 inkl. MwSt
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! 

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.

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Liangzhu Civilization
Übersetzer Haiyan Xu
Zusatzinfo 184 Illustrations, color; 8 Illustrations, black and white; IX, 151 p. 192 illus., 184 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Singapore
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Archäologie
Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte Altertum / Antike
Geisteswissenschaften Geschichte Hilfswissenschaften
Sozialwissenschaften
Schlagworte Construction of capital city • hierarchical system • hydraulic system • Liangzhu ancient city • Remains of grain • Ruins of altar • Ruins of walls • Zhongjiagang
ISBN-10 981-19-9517-6 / 9811995176
ISBN-13 978-981-19-9517-0 / 9789811995170
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