The Dawenkou culture (大汶口文化) is a name given by archaeologists to a group of Neolithic communities who lived primarily in Shandong, but also appeared in Anhui, Henan and Jiangsu, China. The culture existed from 4100 BC to 2600 BC, co-existing with the Yangshao culture. The earliest discovery of alligator drums appear at Dawenkou sites.

See also

• Yangshao culture
• Longshan culture

References

• Liu, Li. The Chinese Neolithic: Trajectories to Early States, ISBN 0521811848

Archaeological cultures | Chinese neolithic cultures | Stone Age

Dawenkou-Kultur | Dawenkou | 大汶口文化