Chongqing Reservoir Area Archaeological Report Series·Volume 1998: Volume 1998

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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book includes 34 field archaeology excavation reports from the Chongqing area of the Three Gorges Project in 1998. The Three Gorges region is not only renowned for its magnificent landscapes but also as a splendid cultural treasure trove. Archaeological excavations have shown that this area has been an important stage for the Yangtze River civilization of the Chinese nation and a significant channel for cultural exchange since ancient times, preserving cultural relics and historical sites from the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. As a collection of representative reports on the scientific excavations in the Hubei area of the Three Gorges Project, this book is expected to play a positive role in advancing the study of ancient history and culture in the Three Gorges region. It is suitable for historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of historical artifacts.