Abstract: In this paper, we describe long bones of ancient people from the Dabaoshan Cemetery in Inner Mongolia and compare them with other ancient population from south-central Inner Mongolia. Our conclusions are as follows. Humerus robusticity of the Dabaoshan people was weak. Femur robusticity was medium, with generally a flat femoral shaft and relatively developed femoral crest. Male stature was higher, and female stature was medium. Female economic status in south-central Inner Mongolia during the Eastern Zhou period was generally low.

Key words: Dabaoshan cemetery, long bones, stature, sexual dimorphism