The Xuechi Site at Fengxiang represents a significant discovery of Qin-Han Dynasty sacrificial remnants in recent years. This article, combining documentary evidence with archaeological findings, analyzes the selection of sacrificial locations, the types of sacrificial offerings, and their significance. It further delineates the characteristics of sacrificial rituals from the Spring and Autumn period to the Qin and Han Dynasties. Building upon this analysis, the author also discusses the relevant issue of celestial and terrestrial sacrifices within the sacrificial process.
Fengxiang Xuechi SiteQin-Han sacrificial ritualsSacrificial process