Early capital cities—The key symbols of early Chinese civilization

Abstract

The early capital cities are the key symbols of early Chinese civilization. By comparing the Erlitou site, Shang city in Zhengzhou, Shang city in Yanshi with Niuheliang site, Mojiaoshan site, Shijiahe site, Taosi site, and Wangchenggang site, the characteristics of the early capital cities could be drawn: First, it should have palace or palace city in big sizes; Second, the palace or palace city should be surrounded by living quarters for noble families, working areas for melting bronze, and quarters for sacrifice.

Keywords

Chinese archeology, early capital cities, Erlitou site, Shang city in Zhengzhou, Shang city in Yanshi