Archaeologists and Their Stories 1

Author: Guo Dasun
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Publish Date: 2006-05-29
Features: After being buried underground for 5,000 years, the goddess' face finally sees the light of day; remarkable discoveries of Hongshan culture jade artifacts; mysterious painted pottery, a symbol of ritual treasures, and the enigmatic mysteries of Shang-Zhou bronze ware in western Liaoning buried in pits. Archaeologist Guo Dasun will take you into ancient western Liaoning, experiencing exploration and discovery together, and unlocking the historical and cultural mysteries of ancient western Liaoning. Through the recollections of older-generation archaeologists about their archaeological careers, this book tells the major events they once experienced, unforgettable memories, hardships of life, and 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. This book includes the exploration and discoveries of archaeologists in uncovering ancient western Liaoning, such as the Weiyingzi type site, the Xiajiadian Lower Culture, Dongshan, and Niuheliang. The book is divided into three main parts: The rise and fall of the Weiyingzi type, stepping into the gates of the state of Xia, and the three parts of Dongshan and Niuheliang.