Liangzhu's Story of Stone

Liangzhu's Story of Stone Engineering and Tools - Liangzhu Civilization

Hardback (04 Oct 2022)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book explains how the walls of Liangzhu City were made from bedding stones and mud, with the total area of bedding stones covering roughly 290,000 square meters. Based on ongoing research and studies, the book tells the story of how these stones were collected from the surrounding mountains and how their mining and use required massive manpower and material resources, indicating what a tremendous undertaking the construction of Liangzhu City was. The book also shares insights into the process of discovering and researching the city wall, as well as the stoneware at the Liangzhu historical site complex.

Book information

ISBN: 9789811956294
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
DEWEY: 931.1701
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 99
Weight: 363g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 12mm