From 2021 to 2022,the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences et al.conducted archaeological excavation at the Zhangjiawa site,uncovering abundant early Western Zhou period remains.Uncovered features mainly include midden pits and animal sacrifice pits,in addition to artifacts made of pottery,bronze,stone,as well as bone,antler,and tusk.Remains are predominantly attributed to the Upper Zhangjiayuan culture,followed by those of ex-subjects of Yin,with typical Zhou cultural remains being relatively scarce.On a terrace in the northeastern part of the site,11 tombs characterized by noticeable local burial customs were discovered,belonging to the Upper Zhangjiayuan culture.The diverse cultural appearance of the remains reflects the complex composition of the population at the time.Excavation of this site provides new evidence for understanding the early Western Zhou cultural landscape on the northern edge of the North China Plain,the enfeoffment of clans,population migration,and differences in settlement patterns among indigenous populations during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Laishui County,HebeiZhangjiawa SiteEarly Western Zhou PeriodUpper Zhangjiayuan Culture
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