Definition: Doumenzhen was a capital of the Chou (or Zhou) Dynasty, China (1050-256 BC). Located on the east bank of the Feng River, Doumenzhen includes a palace zone with at least ten separate buildings, the largest of which measures nearly 3400 square meters. Bronze hoards, storage pits, wells, and residential caves and semi-subterranean houses have been found there during recent excavations.
I could find nothing on the web in English or other western language about this important site as yet. See Yang's New Perspectives on China's Past for information.
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.
I could find nothing on the web in English or other western language about this important site as yet. See Yang's New Perspectives on China's Past for information.
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.
Alternate Spellings: Tou-men-chen
