Study on the Layout of the Small Dry Land Cemetery in Hetaozhuang

Abstract

The Xiaohandi Cemetery in Hetao Village, is located on the east bank of the Milagou River, a tributary of the Huangshui River. It is a typical cemetery of the Xindian culture. The analysis of its spatial layout is of great significance for studying the origin and settlement form of the Xindian culture. This paper establishes the pottery period of the cemetery through 219 tombs with unearthed pottery, classifies each tomb into each period, and obtains the period division of the tomb. Then, the internal characteristics are analyzed, the overall spatial layout of the cemetery is summarized, and then the similarities and differences in groups and burial customs are studied. The study shows that the distribution of the Xiaohandi Cemetery has a gradual shift from west to east from early to late. During this period, the location selection preference and the number density of the cemetery have changed, indicating that the groups have converged in their views on the soul, and the two groups have merged into a new group.