Stone artifact production and utilization at Xiatang during the early Neolithic in China

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Technology, Production, and Social Changes in Chinese Archaeology" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This study investigates the knapped stone artifacts unearthed from the Xiatang site, including those associated with the Shangshan Culture, Kuahuqiao Culture, and Hemudu Culture. Using attribute and technological analysis methods, the research examines how early Neolithic stoneworkers selected and utilized raw materials. By integrating experimental references and use-wear analysis, the study aims to infer the potential functions of these tools and the materials they processed. The comparison of lithic artifacts from these distinct cultures highlights both differences and similarities in technical sequences and tool use across southern China. Additionally, this research provides valuable insights into the subsistence strategies and daily life of early Neolithic inhabitants, contributing to a broader understanding of this pivotal period in China's prehistory.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)   •
• Technology, Production, and Social Changes in Chinese Archaeology

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Abstract Id(s): 52257