Morning of March 18
"New Discoveries in Chinese Archaeology in 2021" was unveiled in Beijing
Six archaeological projects were successfully selected
Covers the Paleolithic age from 40,000 years ago
All the way to the archaeological achievements of the Tang Dynasty
Facing different historical stages
The main questions that archaeology needs to answer are also different
Paleolithic archaeology
His research interests include the origin of Chinese
For example, the Paleolithic ruins of Piluo in Daocheng County, Sichuan
Nearly 10,000 stone artifacts and fire remains were found
For the first time, it was established as a landmark in southwest China
A sequence of Paleolithic cultures
Layers and excavated relics of the Paleolithic site of Piluo in Daocheng County, Sichuan. (Source: Chinese Archaeological Network, Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)
Neolithic archaeology
His research focuses on the origin of Chinese civilization
For example, the Neolithic ruins of Huangshan In Nanyang City, Henan Province
It vividly reflects the culture of the north and the south at that time
Exchange and integrate the process of social complexity and civilization
It is to explore the civilization of Nanyang Basin and Jianghan Plain
A key site of origin and cultural development
The Qujialing cultural jade jade of the Huangshan Neolithic site in Nanyang City, Henan Province. (Source: Chinese Archaeological Network, Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)
Archaeology of historical periods
More attention is paid to the historical process of the formation of a unified multi-ethnic state on the mainland
For example, the Tomb of the Warring States of The State Character Mountain in Zhangshu City, Jiangxi Province
A variety of cultural factors coexist, and the cultural factors are prominent
There are also rich Chu culture and Qunshu cultural factors
It is an exploration of the process of "pluralism and integration of Chinese civilization" in the region
Direct archaeological evidence is provided
Jiangxi Zhangshu City Guozishan Warring States Tomb Ship-shaped Main Coffin. (Source: Chinese Archaeological Network, Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)
Xu Yitao, a professor at Peking University's School of Archaeology and Archaeology, said
"Archaeological achievements including this selected project."
In the form of material historical materials, the Chinese nation and Chinese civilization are explained
The process of formation and development of pluralism and unity of home and country
It reveals the values on which Chinese society depends for its survival and development
and the Cultural Genes of the Chinese Nation that are used daily without awareness
Of great political, cultural, social and historical significance"
A gold mask excavated from Pit 5 of the Sanxingdui Shang Dynasty Site in Guanghan City, Sichuan Province. (Source: Chinese Archaeological Network, Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)
Since its birth in 1921
Chinese archaeology has gone through a century-long history
Looking back at the past, archaeological research on the mainland has yielded fruitful results
And in the face of millions of years of human history
There are still many unknown areas waiting for archaeologists to excavate and study
Wood yao excavated from area M274 of the Qin han cemetery of the Warring States of Zhengjiahu in Yunmeng County, Hubei Province. (Source: Chinese Archaeological Network, Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)
Wuwei City, Gansu Province, Tang Dynasty Tuguhun royal family tomb group Murong Zhi tomb stone Zhi gai. (Source: Chinese Archaeological Network, Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)
Changes that have taken place in China in the past 100 years
Far more than any other period in history
How the Chinese nation has come about along the way
And how to move towards a great revival
These questions deserve serious archaeological study
Broaden your horizons
Construct archaeology with "Chinese characteristics, Chinese style, and Chinese style"
Comprehensively understand material historical materials and accurately interpret Chinese civilization
In order to carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture
Enhance cultural self-confidence to provide strong support
Text: Shen Dongfang
Video: Fang Chuhong Li Zhengqiong
Adaptation: Wang Danwen
Proofreader: Zhang Xu