Yanshi
ancient site, China
Also known as: Po
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The Yanshi site in China is associated with the Erlitou culture, which flourished from approximately 1900 to 1350 BCE. This culture is considered the first state-level society in China and is believed to correlate with the Xia dynasty. Archaeological findings at Yanshi include remains of palatial buildings, royal tombs, and paved roads, suggesting it may have been a Xia capital. The Erlitou culture also demonstrated advanced bronze technology.1234
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