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China is an ancient civilization with a long history. Scholars have long cherished and studied ancient relics and relics. During the Northern Song Dynasty, a specialized knowledge - epigraphy was formed. The emergence of modern archeology has a history of a hundred years, especially since the founding of the People's Republic of China. After the efforts of several generations of archaeologists, Chinese archeology is experiencing a golden age, gradually establishing and improving the discipline system, and constantly making shining achievements. This book systematically reviews the development and achievements of Chinese archeology over the past one hundred years, as well as the overview of epigraphy before the birth of modern archeology. It divides Chinese archeology into seven stages: the predecessor epigraphy period, the gestation period, the birth period, the initial development period, the comprehensive development period, the continued development period, and the new development period. It chronicles the dazzling historical facts of Chinese archaeological discoveries and research, with detailed information, rigorous narrative, and easy retrieval. With a century of achievements, it demonstrates the breadth, depth and long history of Chinese civilization; with its fruitful achievements, it witnesses the significant contribution of Chinese archeology to world civilization.