The niches found in Taosi culture tombs can be classified into three types: those located at the head or feet, those positioned at the left and right sides, and those along the peripheral wall. These niches serve as relatively independent spaces within the funeral context, reflecting the unique burial practices of minority groups within Taosi Society. Prestigious burials often feature multiple, larger niches, signifying the status and authority of the deceased. The incorporation of niches in Taosi culture tombs is influenced by both the prehistoric house niche concept in the Loess Plateau and the tradition of Miaodigou culture observed in large-scale tombs in western Henan and southern Shanxi. Additionally, the tomb niches in Shimao culture exhibit characteristics and funerary object types influenced by Taosi culture, highlighting significant cultural exchange and interaction during the late Longshan period in the loess region.
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