Majiayao Culture

Born: 3300

Death: 2000

Biography:

The Majiayao culture was a Neolithic culture that developed in the northwestern region of China, specifically in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and northern Sichuan. It is dated to approximately 3300-2000 BC. The culture is known for its distinctive painted pottery vessels, which were mass-produced during this period. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Majiayao culture was a simple egalitarian society with an economy based on farming and animal husbandry. The culture is also notable for its development of bronze technology, which would later become a hallmark of ancient Chinese civilization.