Hubei Reservoir Area Archaeological Report Series (Volume 3)

Author: Science Press
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book includes 33 field archaeology excavation reports from the Hubei reservoir area of the Three Gorges Project in 2002~2003. The Three Gorges region is not only renowned for its magnificent landscapes but also serves as a splendid repository of written treasures. Archaeological excavations have shown that this area has been an important stage for the Yangtze River civilization of the Chinese nation and a key channel for cultural exchange since ancient times, preserving cultural relics and historical sites from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Xia, Shang, Zhou, and all the way to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. As the third official collection of scientific excavation reports from the Hubei reservoir 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. Target Audience: Historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of historical artifacts.