Research on Xia, Shang, and Zhou Civilizations · Five The Shang Civilization and Commemorative Symposium on the 70th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Sanxingdui Ruins International Academic Conference Proceedings

Author: Song Zhenhao, Xiao Jinxian (editors)
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The discovery of a large number of bronze human figures and artifacts in the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan, in the second half of the 20th century shocked the world. Many of them remain unsolved mysteries, attracting widespread attention from scholars both at home and abroad. This book is a collection of papers from the "International Academic Symposium on Shang Civilization and Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Sanxingdui Site" in 2000, divided into two parts: one on Sanxingdui civilization studies and the other on archaeology of the Three Dynasties and oracle bone script Shang culture studies. Over 50 scholars from home and abroad, based on bronze artifacts and other unearthed relics from the Sanxingdui archaeological site and combining ancient literature, have conducted in-depth research on the relationship between the Sanxingdui civilization and the ancient history of Bashu, the economic, cultural, religious, political, and social development of ancient Bashu, the casting craftsmanship level, the political relations, economic and commercial exchanges, and cultural exchanges between ancient Bashu and the Central Plains, as well as oracle bone script and Shang history. Although this book is a collection of papers from an international academic conference, it is well-organized and systematic, forming a relatively complete framework. Its content is extensive, the data is detailed, the arguments are rigorous, the narration is vivid, and it often presents new insights, filling academic gaps. It holds significant reference value and promotes the study of the history and civilization of the Three Dynasties (Xia, Shang, and Zhou), the political, economic, and cultural relationships between the ancient Central Plains of China and its surrounding regions. Over time, this book will increasingly demonstrate its major academic value.