Fenchu Elite House

Chinese predynastic culture: Elite compound at Fenchu village in Qishan district, Shanxi. Built upon pounded earth platform raised 1.3 m. and measuring 45 m. north-south and 32 m. east-west the symetrical compound composed of main hall, courtyards, perimeter chambers open to courtyards, gatehouses and barrier screen. Construction , late second millenium B.C.E.

Elevation is c. 670 meters (2200 feet) above sea level.

Materials of Construction: Rammed earth Platform and Inner chamber walls, with outer structural elements of wood, and thatch roof.

Data for CG model:

1. Maisels, Charles Keith, 1999. Early Civilization of the Old World, Routledge, New York-London, .
2. Thorpe 1983:27