Xiaotun South Site Oracle Bone Interpretation (Hardcover)

Author: Yao Xiaosui Xiao Ding
Publisher:
Publish Date: 1985-08-01
Features: The large-scale discovery of oracle bones from Xiaotun South in 1973 was a significant collection in archaeological excavation, attracting worldwide attention. After long-term efforts and meticulous organization by the colleagues of the Institute of History, the book Oracle Bones from Xiaotun South (hereinafter referred to as Xiaotun South) was finally published. The data is complete, and the excavation pits and strata are clearly identified. Academics both at home and abroad who are concerned with this collection are fortunate to have this opportunity. However, this is merely a primary source. To make full use of this material and understand the historical culture of the Shang Dynasty through it, requires extensive, long-term, and painstaking research. What is particularly fortunate is that the authors have a special connection with this collection. In 1973, Yao Xiaosui happened to be at the excavation site and witnessed the grand event of the oracle bones' discovery firsthand. Xiao Ding served as the chief editor of Xiaotun South, and the authors were the only ones, apart from the colleagues of the Institute of History, to have the privilege of being the first to access this invaluable material. The authors share a common aspiration: to make their utmost efforts to ensure that this precious collection fulfills its due role.