Definition: The Dawenkou culture is the name given to the Late Neolithic period of Shandong Province, China, between 5000-3000 BC. Like other Chinese late neolithic cultures, the Dawenkou had a developed agricultural system, fortified settlements, pottery and jade carving, and burials with grave goods suggesting social stratification.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Examples: Dantu (Wulian county), Wangjiazhuang (Yanggu county), DingGong (China)
