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The study aims to establish a detailed chronological framework for burial practices and cultural dynamics in the Wulasitai Valley during the Early Iron Age.

April 24, 2026RadiocarbonOpen Access

New radiocarbon dates and modeling reveal the prehistoric chronology and multiple interments in the Wulasitai Valley, Middle Tian Shan Region in Hejing County (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China)

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The study aims to establish a detailed chronological framework for burial practices and cultural dynamics in the Wulasitai Valley during the Early Iron Age.
Applied AMS radiocarbon dating on excavated burials and dwellings from three archaeological sites.
Utilized Bayesian modeling for high-resolution chronological assessments.
Analyzed dietary indicators through stable isotope analysis (δ 13 C and δ 15 N values).
Established a tripartite chronological sequence for the Early Iron Age: Early Stage (900–750 BC), Middle Stage (750–400 BC), and Late Stage (400–100 BC).
Identified dietary patterns indicating a reliance on C3 plant-based diets with some animal protein consumption.
Revealed a transition from single to multiple interments during the Early and Middle Stages, highlighting intricate mortuary customs.

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Research uncovers burial timelines and cultural practices in the Wulasitai Valley, suggesting complex social structures.

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Gao et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb09ff553a5433e34b442b https://doi.org/10.1017/rdc.2026.10212

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New radiocarbon dates and modeling reveal the prehistoric chronology and multiple interments in the Wulasitai Valley, Middle Tian Shan Region in Hejing County (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China)

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New radiocarbon dates and modeling reveal the prehistoric chronology and multiple interments in the Wulasitai Valley, Middle Tian Shan Region in Hejing County (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China)

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