Hebei holds an outstanding position in Chinese archaeology for its important geographic location and rich ancient cultural remains. The archaeological cultures in this region constitute a component part of the multi-s...Hebei holds an outstanding position in Chinese archaeology for its important geographic location and rich ancient cultural remains. The archaeological cultures in this region constitute a component part of the multi-system culture in North China and the Central Plains, and at the same time show many distinctive features of their own. Archaeological work in Hebei began in the early 20th century, but the valuable discoveries and researches are concentrated in the second half of the century. These include the achievements from the Palaeolithic sites in the Nihewan basin, Neolithic Cishan site, Shang culture sites at Xingtai and Taixi, Yan, Zhongshan and Zhao cultural remains of the Eastern Zhou, Han tombs at Mancheng, city-site of Yecheng and mausoleums of the Northern Dynasties period, Liao tombs at Xuanhua, and Xing, Ding, Cizhou and other porcelain-making kilns. Hebei archaeology, striding towards the 21st century, based on its own region, will strengthen cooperation with other archaeological institutions at home, enhance international exchange, and make a due contribution to Chinese archaeology.展开更多
文摘Hebei holds an outstanding position in Chinese archaeology for its important geographic location and rich ancient cultural remains. The archaeological cultures in this region constitute a component part of the multi-system culture in North China and the Central Plains, and at the same time show many distinctive features of their own. Archaeological work in Hebei began in the early 20th century, but the valuable discoveries and researches are concentrated in the second half of the century. These include the achievements from the Palaeolithic sites in the Nihewan basin, Neolithic Cishan site, Shang culture sites at Xingtai and Taixi, Yan, Zhongshan and Zhao cultural remains of the Eastern Zhou, Han tombs at Mancheng, city-site of Yecheng and mausoleums of the Northern Dynasties period, Liao tombs at Xuanhua, and Xing, Ding, Cizhou and other porcelain-making kilns. Hebei archaeology, striding towards the 21st century, based on its own region, will strengthen cooperation with other archaeological institutions at home, enhance international exchange, and make a due contribution to Chinese archaeology.
