Discovery and Research of Yin Ruins

Author: Yao Suhan
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Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book summarizes the important discoveries and research achievements of the Yin Ruins, the capital site of the late Shang Dynasty in China, over the past 60 years (1928—1986). It is a comprehensive monograph on Yin Ruins archaeology. The book provides a thorough explanation of the significance of Yin Ruins excavations, the scope and layout of the Shang capital, the cultural of Yin Ruins, important sites (including royal palaces, handicraft workshops, royal tombs, and commoner cemeteries), and cultural artifacts (including oracle bone script, bronze ware, jade and stone ware, pottery, and ivory ware). It also explores aspects such as Shang Dynasty agriculture, handicrafts, social structure, and cultural exchanges between the Shang Dynasty and surrounding states. The book includes 280 illustrations, 16 color plates, and 48 black-and-white plates. It is rich in content, systematic in its discussions, and possesses a high theoretical level and academic value. This book can serve as a reference for archaeologists, cultural relic workers, researchers of ancient Chinese history, art scholars, and.