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The restoration of the chariots of the Warring-States Period in Majiayuan, Gansu
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Wucheng Zhao
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December 12, 2013
Abstract
In 2006 through 2009, 17 tombs and one chariot and horse pit of the Warring-States Period were excavated at Majiayuan Cemetery in Zhangjiachuan County, Gansu Province. From these tombs and the pit, over 30 chariots in various types and with diversified decorations were unearthed. This paper tries to restore these chariots based on their remains and the records in the relevant historic literature, and discusses the functions of the newdiscovered parts and ornaments as well as the evolution of the double-wheeled and single-poled chariots.
Keywords: Chariots (ancient vehicles)-Warring-States Period; Majiayuan Site (Zhangjiachuan County; Gansu)
Published Online: 2013-12-12
Published in Print: 2013-12-1
© 2013 by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co.
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Keywords for this article
Chariots (ancient vehicles)-Warring-States Period;
Majiayuan Site (Zhangjiachuan County;
Gansu)
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- The Chang mo Grottoes in Dinggyê County, Tibet
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