Definition: Chengziya is an archaeological site in Licheng county of Shandong Province, China, consisting of a walled village, with occupations primarily dated to the Longshan period (2600-2000 BC).
The square walled settlement at Chengziya includes an area of some 200,000 square meters. The southern gate likely had two sentry stations, one on either side. The 7 meter high wall was built of pounded earth, 10 meters wide at the base and five at the top.
Inside the settlement walls were found foundations for houses, pottery kilns and wells, as well as a range of pottery vessels, stone tools, oracle bones, and weaponry.
The square walled settlement at Chengziya includes an area of some 200,000 square meters. The southern gate likely had two sentry stations, one on either side. The 7 meter high wall was built of pounded earth, 10 meters wide at the base and five at the top.
Inside the settlement walls were found foundations for houses, pottery kilns and wells, as well as a range of pottery vessels, stone tools, oracle bones, and weaponry.
Sources
Yang, Xiaoneng. 2004. Chinese Archaeology in the Twentieth Century: New Perspectives on China's Past. Yale University Press, New Haven.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
