Study on the cultural and spatial distribution characteristics and evolution prediction of Neolithic culture sites in Liaoxi Region
Taking the Neolithic Xiaohexi Culture,Xinglongwa Culture,Zhaobaogou Culture,Hongshan Culture and Xiaoheyan Culture sites in Liaoxi Region as the research objects,we constructed a GIS-based prediction model for the archaeological sites in Liaoxi Region.In this paper,ArcGIS software are used to extract the data of sites of each cultural period,and with the help of logistic regression analysis,the distri-bution prediction model of Neolithic sites in Liaoxi Region is established.The quantitative relationship be-tween the distribution of sites and the natural geographical elements,and the probability map of the dis-tribution of Neolithic sites in Liaoxi Region is generated.The results show that river has a greater influence on site distribution,followed by elevation and slope,and slope direction has the weakest influence on site selection of Neolithic settlements in Liaoxi Region.The predictive model of the site shows that the higher probability distribution area is concentrated in the river valley,hilly area and terrace with higher terrain near the river,and the high probability area is characterized by the distribution near the water system.The prediction model study can provide an important reference for exploring the evolution of prehistoric human-land relations in Liaoxi Region.It can also provide scientific judgment and decision support for archaeological excavation work and improve the efficiency of archaeological work.