The excavation at Liujiazhuang Locus North at Yinxu Site in Anyang City, Henan in 2010–2011

Excavations at the Liujiazhuang Locus North of the Yinxu Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Anyang, China, uncovered significant remnants from the Yinxu Period (1600–1046 BCE), including pottery kilns, house foundations, wells, ash pits, sacrificial pits, and burials. Notably, the discovery of a rammed-earth house foundation (F79) represents the first of its kind at the site, providing new insights into Yinxu Period architecture. The excavation also revealed a round bronze artifact, suggesting the area may have been part of a pottery-making workshop. Conducted between 2010 and 2011 by the Anyang Archaeological Team, this study employed systematic excavation techniques to map the distribution of vestiges along roads, offering valuable data on Yinxu Period urban planning and craftsmanship.

(Ed.). (2014). The excavation at Liujiazhuang Locus North at Yinxu Site in Anyang City, Henan in 2010–2011. Chinese Archaeology, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/char-2014-0011