Archaeologists and Their Stories-(1)

Author: Guo Dasun
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: After being buried underground for 5,000 years, the goddess' face finally sees the light of day; astonishing discoveries of Hongshan culture jade artifacts; mysterious painted pottery, a symbol of ceremonial importance, and the enigmatic mysteries of Shang-Zhou bronze ware in western Liaoning buried in pits. Archaeologist Guo Dasun will take you on a journey to ancient western Liaoning, experiencing exploration and discovery together, and unraveling the historical and cultural mysteries of this region. Through the recollections of seasoned archaeologists about their own careers, this book tells of major events, unforgettable memories, hardships of life, and the joys of discovery, allowing ordinary readers to step into China's grassroots countryside and the halls of ancient history and culture, as well as into the inner world of archaeologists, for a unique cultural and spiritual journey. The book includes the exploration and discoveries of archaeologists in uncovering the ancient western Liaoning region, such as the Weiyingzi type site, the Xiajiadian Lower Culture, Dongshan, and Niuheliang. The content includes: The background of proposing the Weiyingzi type, stepping into the gates of the "state allied with the Xia," and three major parts: from Dongshan to Niuheliang.