The No. 2 architectural complex of the Yanshi Shang city is the most important storehouse site of the early Shang Dynasty. The complex, encircled by the rammed - earth wall, includes at least 90 large - scale storehou...The No. 2 architectural complex of the Yanshi Shang city is the most important storehouse site of the early Shang Dynasty. The complex, encircled by the rammed - earth wall, includes at least 90 large - scale storehouse remains with drainage and storage systems and fire - fighting equipment, abandoned at the middle period of the third phase of the Yan shi Shang culture.展开更多
Based on the archaeological materials, this paper argues that the large architectural structures were reconstructed or enlarged twice after the big walled enclosure of the Yanshi Shang city had been built. The process...Based on the archaeological materials, this paper argues that the large architectural structures were reconstructed or enlarged twice after the big walled enclosure of the Yanshi Shang city had been built. The process of the three time consruction of the palatial architectural structures is very clear and the archaeological work also provides the earliest palace city and the relased accommodations such as water channels, storehouse for weapons etc. so far. Thus, the finding of the Yanshi Shang city is of significance in the study of the history of ancient capitals in China.展开更多
文摘The No. 2 architectural complex of the Yanshi Shang city is the most important storehouse site of the early Shang Dynasty. The complex, encircled by the rammed - earth wall, includes at least 90 large - scale storehouse remains with drainage and storage systems and fire - fighting equipment, abandoned at the middle period of the third phase of the Yan shi Shang culture.
文摘Based on the archaeological materials, this paper argues that the large architectural structures were reconstructed or enlarged twice after the big walled enclosure of the Yanshi Shang city had been built. The process of the three time consruction of the palatial architectural structures is very clear and the archaeological work also provides the earliest palace city and the relased accommodations such as water channels, storehouse for weapons etc. so far. Thus, the finding of the Yanshi Shang city is of significance in the study of the history of ancient capitals in China.
