Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Majiayuan site in Gansu, China, dating from the 3rd to 2nd century BCE, is a significant archaeological location attributed to the Xirong culture. This site includes graves and catacombs with wooden coffins, ornate chariots, and richly decorated artifacts, such as gold belt ornaments featuring bird motifs. It offers evidence of cultural interaction between the Chinese and their nomadic neighbors during the Warring States period. The site is linked to the Saka (Scythian) culture, as seen in the animal style of the burial goods which resemble those found in the steppe regions. Majiayuan highlights the complex cultural dynamics of the region and provides insights into the funerary practices and material culture of the Xirong people.
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