Definition: The Qijia Culture lasted from the Neolithic through Bronze Age in Mongolia [ca 2050-1700 BC], particularly the upper Wei River Valley in China, where early evidence of goat-herding has been identified. Recent excavations have been conducted by Zhao Zhijun of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences at the Lajia Village, a Qijia culture site in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
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:
Lajia Village; Zhukaigou; Qijiaping
