HE Yunao et al.
The Archaeological Report of the Sishui Royal Mausoleums of the Western Han Dynasty at Siyang, Jiangsu..............................................................04

Abstract： The Sanzhuang Han-Dynasty burial cluster at Siyang, Jiangsu, are part of the Western-Han-Dynasty Sishui Kingdom Mausoleum and its related burial area. According to archaeological investigation, the burial area consists of 70 burial mounds, which could be classified into six groups, namely the Gaozhuang group, the Wanglaozhuang group, the Xiaozhaozhuang group, the Fuzimiao group, the Daqingdun group, and the Xiangshucun group. The earliest group is in the south, with the latest in the north. Each group features a burial that is of the largest size in the group, and of an earthen mound with a square bottom. It is certain that the Daqingdun burial should be a Sishui Kingdom mausoleum. Therefore, the largest burials of the six groups should have correlated with king mausoleums, which is accord with historical documents that there were six kings of five generations of the Sishui Kingdom of the Western Han Dynasty. Furthermore, the investigation data further proves that the tomb occupant of the Daqingdun mausoleum should have been Liu Jun, the Li King of the fifth generation.

Zhumadian Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology
A Preliminary Excavation Report of the Price-Investigation-Bureau Burial of the Eastern Han Dynasty at Zhumadian, Henan.............................................26


Abstract：The Xi’an Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology, together with School of history of Zhengzhou University, unearthed a number of tombs in the southern suburb of Xi’an, from April to December 2018. Among them, M37 and M39 are shaft-pit brick chamber tombs with passages. The unearthed artifacts include pottery tripod，warehouse，stove，pot，bronze mirror and copper coin and so on. The tomb construction and accompanying goods indicate that the two burials should date to the late Western Han period. The two burials are of identical structure, similar size and adjacent to each other, the tomb occupants of which should be of the same family.

Zhengzhou University and Xi’an Municipal Institute of Archaeology
A Preliminary Excavation Report of the Miujiacun Burial of the Han Period in the Southern Suburb of Xi’an........................................................................34


Abstract：The Zhumadian Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology conducted a salvage excavation in 1989, and unearthed a Eastern-Han-Dynasty burial. It is a shaft-pit brick chamber tomb, which consists of a passage and two chambers. Though severely looted, more than thirty artifacts were unearthed, which, especially the dancing and acrobatics figurines, were of exceptional value for investigating the regional customs of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

ZUO Hanrui et al.
An Analysis of the Longshan-Period Zooarchaeological Remains at Gaojiazhuang Site, Xinxiang, Henan Province..........................................40


Abstract：The authors conducts an analysis of faunal remains from the Longshan Period remains at the Qiangaozhuang site in northern Henan. Through species identification, quantitative statistics, age structure and meat quantity estimation, this research shows a general picture of the animal exploitation and subsistence. This paper also examines pig-breeding strategy, as pigs made an important meat resource. Their death age distribution indicates they were slaughtered at a certain age, during which period they could provide maximum meat. Meanwhile, hunting and fishing activities were also considerable. This research reflects the complexity of the ecological environment and the diversity in resource exploitation.

LUO Shiqian
A Re-Investigation of the Plain Pottery Li of the Late Longshan Culture in Shandong...........................................................................................47


Abstract：The pottery li without decoration of the late Longshan period in Shandong was distributed along the ancient Ji River valley. The absolute date is around 2200 to 2000 BC. They appeared around the same time and centered in a specific region, which suggests that they should be correlated with massive migration. Meanwhile, diverse cultural elements coexisted in the sites where the pottery li came to light. Such mixture indicates peaceful alliance among different populations. The migration and alliance should have been correlated with the 4.2 ka event. The abrupt environmental change led to intensive floods and droughts. The Ji River valley may have turned into a desirable region due to flood deposits, which attracted considerable populations. With the weakening of the environmental crisis after 4000 BP, the alliance rooted in flood control collapsed, which coincided with the disappearance of the plain pottery li.

ZHU Fenghan
A Comparative Analysis of the Late Erlitou Culture Burials and the Lower Erligang Culture Burials...................................................................54


Abstract：Towards the later phrases of the Erlitou Period （i.e. Phrases Ⅲ and Ⅳ）, designated use of ritual vessels（of bronze or pottery）in burials began to emerge. While bronze or pottery jue（爵）, lacquered gu（觚）, and pottery he（盉）were most often found in the burials of male; pottery dou（豆）, pen（盆）, and guan（罐）were in those of female. In both cases, the vessel type known as li（鬲）was not yet popularly used. By contrast, the burials of the succeeding Erligang period, known particularly as the Lower Erligang I and II phrases, revealed a remarkable number of li, and it was in the same period that pottery he became obsolete. There existed an important difference in the burial set between the Erlitou and Erligang periods. In addition, the pottery vessels from both periods revealed varying features that may further distinguish the two archaeological cultures.

TIAN Wei et al.
On the Charcoal Kilns at the Xiwubi Site and their Experimental Archaeology.....................................................................................................67


Abstract：We found a group of special relics during our excavation at Xiwubi from 2018 to 2019. To know the nature of the relics, we unearthed the entire region.Combing folk customs and laboratory work, we have investigated the function of the special relics in the specific archaeological context.We have come to the conclusion that the special relics should have been charcoal kiln of the Erlitou culture.