Petroglyph Types and Age in the Large Folding Area of the Yellow River from the Perspective of Archaeology
As a relic of ancient human culture,petroglyphs exhibit considerable variation due to differences in the natural environment,way of life,cultural tradition and age.A significant number of petroglyphs have been discovered in Yinshan,Helan and Table Mountain,situated in and around the Great Loop of the Yellow River.These petroglyphs share many common characteristics with the cultures of the same region.However,due to their location in different regions both inside and outside the Yellow River,they also reflect certain regional differences.It is imperative to utilize the existing chronological scale of archaeological and cultural type research,employing the methodology of archaeological typology to compare and analyse the petroglyphs created by the farming and hunting peoples in different regions of northern China.This will enable the tentative establishment of the relative chronological framework of each petroglyph region.In light of the above,it is imperative that we make full use of and learn from the research results of different disciplines.We must also make full use of the advantages of each discipline.Furthermore,we should apply the method of archaeological typology.To do so,we must take the differences in the distribution area and connotation of petroglyphs in Yinshan,Helan Mountain and Table Mountain as the starting point.Finally,we should refer to relevant archaeological findings to make a preliminary discussion on the regional types and chronology of petroglyphs.
the Great Loop of the Yellow Riverpetroglypharchaeological typologychronology
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