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Archaeological observations on agro-pastoralist integration in south-central Inner Mongolia during the Eastern Zhou.

Authors :
Cao, Jian'en
Source :
Chinese Archaeology. Dec2023, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p149-157. 9p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This paper archaeologically investigates three representative Eastern Zhou cemeteries in south-central Inner Mongolia. Through analysis, two types of tombs can be distinguished, according to the forms of tombs and assemblages of grave goods. Type A tombs belong to Zhao state agricultural immigrants from the south; Type B, pastoralists from the north. The coexistence of two groups of people with distinct subsistence economies in one cemetery reflects the integration process of agriculturalists and pastoralists. The emergence of agropastoralist integration in central-southern Inner Mongolia cross-confirms historical trajectory of the southward advance of pastoralists and the strategic management of northwestern areas by the Zhao state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21605025
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chinese Archaeology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174232367
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/char-2023-0010