Definition: The archaeological site of Sanxingdui, China is a Bronze Age site (circa 2800 to 800 B.C.) located in the town of Guanghan of Sichuan Province, and part of the Shu state. The artifact assemblage recovered from this site, discovered by a farmer in the late 1920s, includes bronzes in the Shang Dynasty style, and a local style of bronze and jade human sculptures with distinctive triangular eyes and big noses and ears.
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.
