The spatiotemporal pattern of the Majiayao cultural evolution and its relation to climate change and variety of subsistence strategy during late Neolithic period in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces, northwest China

作者: Guanghui Dong , Lin Wang , Yifu Cui , Robert Elston , Fahu Chen

DOI: 10.1016/J.QUAINT.2013.07.038

关键词: GeographySpatiotemporal patternChinaPeriod (geology)Subsistence agricultureDistribution (economics)PaleoclimatologyAgricultural productivityClimate changePhysical geography

摘要: Abstract The Majiayao culture (5300–4000 cal BP) is the most important of Neolithic period in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces, northwest China, but its development external connections remain unclear. This paper examines changing spatial temporal patterns subsistence strategies relation to climate change. research employed GIS analysis data from national archaeological survey, review excavation reports sites, high-resolution paleoclimate records China. results indicate that during three phases (Majiayao, Banshan Machang) site distribution, density, exhibited significant shifts. variability seems mostly due precipitation affected agricultural production hunting resources.

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