Handheld X-ray fluorescence analysis of pottery unearthed from the site of Xinjie in Shaanxi Province of Northern China

Early Millet Use and Its Environmental Impact Factors in Northern Shaanxi, Northwest China

“…However, the proportion of foxtail millet increased greatly from 0.02% to 0.46% from the early Longshan culture period to the late Longshan culture period (Table 3). Our phytolith analysis results were the same as the macro-remain results of the Jingyaogelian, Miaopan, Shangyangwa, Wacita, Houyangwa, Dayangwa, Miaoliang, Yuangeda, and Huoshiliang sites [54], but contrary to the macro-remain results of the Zhailiangmao [51], Muzhuzhuliang [52], and Shimao sites [49]. The reasons for the inconsistency with the Zhailiangmao, Muzhuzhuliang, and Shimao sites are likely related to the different relative proportion measurement methods of millet remains and/or the different properties of the Shimao site.…”

“…At present, flotation remains the main method through which to study Neolithic millet use in northern Shaanxi. This study examines data collected from thirteen sites, including Shimao [49,50], Zhaimaoliang [51], Muzhuzhuliang [52], Shengedaliang [52], Wangyangpan [53], Yangjiesha, Dagujie, Dayangwa, Miaoliang, Yuangeda, Huoshiliang, Jiadamao [54], and Panshang [38]. Of the thirteen sites, twelve are located in Yulin City in northern Shaanxi, while one is located in Yan'an City in northern Shaanxi.…”