Banpo

Banpo is an archaeological site discovered in 1953 by Shi Xingbang, and located in the Yellow River Valley just east of Xi'an, China. It contains the remains of several well organized Neolithic settlements, like Jiangzhai, carbon dated to 67005600 years ago (c.4700-3600 BCE). The area of 5 to 6 hectares (12 to 15 acres) is surrounded by a ditch, probably a defensive moat, 5 to 6 meters (16 to 20 ft) wide. The houses were circular, built of mud and wood with overhanging thatched roofs. They sat on low foundations. There appear to be communal burial areas.

Banpo
半坡
Village of Banpo, reconstruction
Location in China
Banpo (China)
LocationShaanxi
RegionChina
Coordinates34.273°N 109.051°E / 34.273; 109.051
History
Founded4700 BCE
Abandoned3600 BCE
PeriodsNeolithic China
CulturesYangshao culture
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