Longshan Culture (jan 1, 3000 BC – jan 1, 2000 BC)
Description:
Located in middle/lower Yellow River Valley, they were the heir to the Dawenkou Culture. Known for black pottery, especially drinking goblets. Grew millet, domesticated pigs, goats, and dogs. Heavy decoration of graves shows signs of social stratification. Signs of large scale warfare found in the area.
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Date:
jan 1, 3000 BC
jan 1, 2000 BC
~ 1000 years