Communication and interaction between Central and Northern China: the archaeometallurgy perspective of the gold artefacts from Rui State

Hu, Yijie; Zhang, Bei; Xia, Ping; Sun, Zhanwei; Chong, Jianrong; Chen, J.; Wang, Hui

doi:10.1007/s12520-023-01779-4

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“…The discoveries of Liujiawa not only offer insight into the resilience associated with the Zhou court but also shed light on the emergence of new social practices resulting from cultural exchanges. Scholars have previously advanced the argument concerning the phenomenon of cultural integration between the Guanzhong region and northern ethnic groups, drawing from the analysis of burial materials such as gold objects at Liujiawa and other contemporaneous sites during the Eastern Zhou period (Hu et al 2023;Yang 2022;Zhang 2019). Building upon this scholarly foundation, this paper seeks to delve deeper into dietaryrelated aspects to address existing knowledge gaps.…”

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Dietary and potential oat transmission during the Eastern Zhou Guanzhong: evidence from residual starch granules analysis from the Liujiawa site

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Food plays a significant role in delineating boundaries between ethnic groups, facilitating the exchange of culinary traditions. The article presents the first analysis of starch granule residues found in the Guanzhong basin dating back to the Spring-and-Autumn period. By examining starch granule discovered on the inner surface of pottery excavated at the Liujiawa site, the capital of the Rui State, this study addresses gaps in the understanding of culinary practices during the Eastern Zhou period in the Guanzhong region. Moreover, it provides new insights into potential cultural interactions during this dynamic period. The identification results suggest a significant utilization of Panicoideae, potentially encompassing foxtail millet, broomcorn millet, and Job's tears, alongside oats. Additionally, Triticeae, which includes wheat, barley, and related crops, emerges as a relatively prominent food resource in the region. The presence of oats at the Liujiawa site is suggestive of interactions and cultural exchanges with northern populations, corroborating with other lines of archaeological evidence related to the same vassal state. This research sheds light on the multifaceted interplay of food, culture, and migration during the Spring-and-Autumn period, revealing the complexities of culinary traditions in the region.

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