The Realm of King and God Liangzhu City

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 speciali...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Zhu, Xuefei
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Liangzhu Civilization
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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!
Physical Description:IX, 151 p. 192 illus., 184 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789811995156