Definition: The Early Neolithic site of Pengtoushan is located in the Yangtze River valley of Lixian County, Hunan Province. The site has clear evidence of rice farming, and has been carbon dated to between about 9000-8000 years before the present. This date matches or possibly slightly predates the Peiligang culture, which was millet based.
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.
