History of Chinese Archaeology

Author: Yan Wenru
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is a specialized monograph on archaeology, providing a concise overview of the development of Chinese archaeology. The author divides the development of Chinese archaeology into two main periods: before the Han Dynasty and the Han, Wei-Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui-Tang, Northern and Southern Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and the Republican period. For each stage, the book briefly records the archaeological achievements and emerging archaeologists, holding certain academic value. It also offers valuable insights for archaeologists and enthusiasts. This book is one of the notable works of Mr. Yan Wenru, where the author scientifically divides the development of Chinese archaeology and provides a concise account of the archaeological achievements and emerging archaeologists in each period. Additionally, the author analyzes the various social, political, and economic factors that contributed to the transformation of Chinese archaeology, as well as the resulting changes in archaeological forms.