Chinese Pre-History. Chinese Pre-History Yangshao Culture (仰韶文化)

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Chinese Pre-History

Yangshao Culture (仰韶文化)

Yangshao House

Yangshao Pottery

Longshan Culture (龙山文化)

Longshan Pottery

Longshan Jade

Proto-Writing?

Proto-Writing?

Xia Dynasty & Erlitou Real city found at Erlitou Palace buildings & royal tombs Peak of development: 2000-1500 BC

Important features of Shang Real Chinese writing!!! Advanced silk production Advanced bronze tools and crafts Porcelain production Large walled cities on grid pattern Chinese lunar calendar Fascination with dragons Cowrie shells for money Human sacrifice Wheeled vehicles & horses Kings as intermediaries with gods

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