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February 3, 2026Journal of Archaeological Science Reports

Bronze Age woody vegetation and woodland use at Xiyuancun, southwest China: Charcoal evidence for human-vegetation interactions

Xiaoxiao Hao Xue Yan Jianhua Wang He Ye Qiaoqiao Xiong

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Documented charcoal evidence reveals significant use of woody vegetation during the Bronze Age.
Charcoal analysis indicates diverse woodland resources were exploited by ancient communities, shaping local landscapes.
Observational analysis included archaeological evidence from the Xiyuancun site to uncover vegetation patterns and human activity.
Findings support the idea that early societies actively managed their environment, highlighting the role of woodland resources.

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Analysis uncovers human-vegetation interactions through charcoal evidence at an archaeological site in China, suggesting landscape management.

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Hao et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a765d0badf0bb9e87da8d4 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2026.105614

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