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Western Region Travel Series 06: Passing by Loulan (knowing the New)

(uk) Aurel Stein

146K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Illustrated Archaeological Records of the Western Regions": In December 1906, Stein came to the Loulan ruins, investigated and numbered the Loulan ruins one by one, and unearthed a large number of wood carvings, pottery pieces, textiles, ancient coins and other artifacts. He combined the large number of unearthed documents and documents to verify the rise and fall of Loulan.

Western Region Travel Series 07: from Luobu Desert to Dunhuang (new Knowledge)

(uk) Aurel Stein

155K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Illustrated Archeology of the Western Regions": In February 1907, Stein traveled eastward through the Lobu Desert. Along the way, he inspected the natural geographical conditions of the Lobu Desert that separates the Tarim Basin from the Shule River and the remains of the westernmost section of the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, recreating the historical appearance of China's earliest Loulan Road connecting to Central Asia.

Western Region Travel Series 15: Ancient Roads and Ancient Sites in Central Asia (new Knowledge)

(uk) Aurel Stein

109K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from the "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia": In September 1915, Stein came to the Penchi River again to inspect the ancient Wakhan ruins. He passed through the Shuganan Valley, the Persian-Afghanistan border, and entered the Helmand Basin. He focused on the excavation of the Koch Iwaja and Zahedan ruins. In February 1916, Stein returned to London from Sistan via India, completing his third Central Asian expedition archaeological work.

Archaeologists Say

Zheng Jiali

130K0

This book is revised based on the book "The Other Side of Archeology" published by our agency in 2016. The new book deletes the text that is relatively alien to archaeological work and adds a large number of thematic and professional articles. After the revision, the book is divided into four parts, namely: Looking for Tombs, Talking about Stones, Reading the City, and Investigating Objects. The two parts, "Looking for Tombs" and "Yu Shi", are based on additions, deletions and revisions of the contents of the two parts of the original book "Shiyu" and "Books from Tombs"; the first part "Reading the City" is a completely new content, mainly focusing on urban archeology in Zhejiang; the first part "Looking for Things" is based on the content of the original book "Observing Things", which is still mainly about what is seen, heard and felt during archaeological travels or personal daily life.

Western Region Travel Series 14: Tarim Ancient Ruins and Ancient Roads (new Knowledge)

(uk) Aurel Stein

108K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume comes from "Archaeological Records of the Heart of Asia": In March 1915, Stein investigated and excavated the Yingpan ruins. Yingpan was a military station in the Han Dynasty, guarding the middle route of the Silk Road and protecting business travel. At the Yingpan site, Stein combined with archaeological evidence to prove that Luntai was the seat of the Western Region Protectorate in the Han Dynasty.

Western Region Travel Series 10: Re-exploring the Ancient Ruins of Kashgar and Hotan (new Knowledge)

(uk) Aurel Stein

122K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Archaeological Records of the Heart of Asia": On July 31, 1913, Stein set off from Kashmir and embarked on his third expedition to Central Asia. Different from the previous two times, Stein's primary goal of this expedition is to conduct supplementary archaeological excavations at the Niya ruins, Washixia ruins, Milan ruins, etc.

Western Region Travel Series 08: Discovering the Sutra Cave (knowing the New)

(uk) Aurel Stein

113K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Illustrated Archeology of the Western Regions": After the Mogao Grottoes scripture cave was discovered due to an earthquake, its value has not been known to the outside world. In May 1907, Stein used various means to defraud Taoist Wang's trust and defrauded more than 10,000 volumes of scriptures, more than 500 paintings, and more than 230 bundles of manuscripts from the Sutra Cave.

Western Region Travel Series 12: Exploring the Ancient Sites of the Hexi Corridor (new Knowledge)

(uk) Aurel Stein

120K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume comes from "Archaeological Records of the Heart of Asia": In April 1914, Stein conducted a detailed inspection of the Han Dynasty Great Wall north of the Shule River. The Western Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, which stretches deep into the Luobu Desert, is the link connecting the Hexi Corridor and the Western Regions. It is a testimony to the strong military equipment and profound economic and cultural strength of the Han Dynasty in managing the Western Regions.

Appreciation of the Precious Snuff Bottles in Your Palm

Jin Yong

41K0

Chinese snuff bottles are small, exquisite, beautiful and cute, reflecting the rich connotations of Chinese history, culture and customs. This book is divided into porcelain, glass, agate, jade, metal, organic materials, interior paintings, etc., And appreciates more than 400 rare snuff bottles in seven categories one by one. The snuff bottles in the book are beautifully shaped and colorful, which is pleasing to the eye and unforgettable after reading. For some of the treasures, you can scan the QR code with your mobile phone to watch the video, and enjoy a 360-degree view of the rare high-quality snuff bottles amid the melodious guqin music.

Xinjiang Archeology Paper Collection

Chen Ge

606K0

This collection includes a total of 38 papers, which can be divided into three parts. The first part is a review, with three articles in total. They discuss Xinjiang's ancient transportation routes and the 20th century archaeological research overview in more detail, as well as briefly introduce the overview of Xinjiang's ancient remains. The second part is about the prehistoric period, with a total of 25 articles, which can be divided into three groups. The first group is the discussion and research on certain issues; the second group is the special research and discussion on several archaeological cultures; the third group is academic debates with others on certain issues. The third part covers the historical period, with a total of 10 articles, which can be divided into two groups. The first group is about the historical and geographical research on some ancient city sites and roads; the second group is about some research on the silver coins of the Chagatai Khanate, the popularity of Buddhism in Xinjiang and Xinjiang cave tombs. These new perspectives, concepts and opinions have greatly changed the research status of Xinjiang's prehistoric period and brought it into a new stage. It has deepened people's understanding of the prehistoric period in Xinjiang since the 20th century, and also has a relatively clear concept of the prehistoric period in Xinjiang, and its content has also been enriched a lot. With the continuous deepening of the research, a series of new views, concepts and opinions have been put forward, and the concept of the Bronze Age in Xinjiang has been re-proposed, which dates from about 2000 BC to 1000 BC. The concept of the Early Iron Age in Xinjiang has been proposed, which dates from about 1000 BC. To BC; discovered, confirmed, proposed and named Chawuhugokou Culture, the first archaeological culture in Xinjiang, and conducted research on the classification of cultural types; confirmed, proposed and named Yanbulak Culture and Subeixi Culture, making the research depth of Xinjiang archeology far greater than before.

The Bright Moon Rises Above the Tianshan Mountains: Archeology and History of the Tianshan Corridor in Xinjiang

Relax

103K0

The Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang are rich in history and culture and are one of the important birthplaces of ancient Western Region civilization. The Tianshan Corridor, which stretches thousands of miles, is an important passage connecting inland China and Central Asia, and is also an important hub of the Overland Silk Road. This book intends to use the historical relics and relics along the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, especially the results of archaeological discoveries and historical research in Xinjiang in the past thirty years, to elaborate on the important position and role of the Tianshan Mountains in ancient Sino-Western cultural exchanges, and to establish a biography of the Tianshan Mountains. The Tianshan Corridor is the intersection of agricultural civilization and nomadic civilization. The special geographical environment and natural conditions have given birth to a unique form of civilization, making it the stage for many ancient ethnic activities in history.

Approaching Tsinghua Slips (additional Edition)

Liu Guozhong

279K0

In 2008, Tsinghua University collected a batch of bamboo slips from the Warring States Period, commonly known as Tsinghua Bamboo Slips, through donations from alumni. Since the Tsinghua Slips are a group of bamboo slips that mainly focus on classics and history, and involve the core content of Chinese traditional culture, they have attracted widespread attention from scholars at home and abroad and the general public since the day they were collected. This book is the first popular academic work on Tsinghua Bamboo Slips. Through a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of Tsinghua Slips, readers can better understand China's history and culture and appreciate the unique charm of Tsinghua Slips.

Compilation and Interpretation of Dunhuang Ritual Documents

Zhang Jin Guo Hongling Meng Dongli

97K0

Dunhuang ritual documents were copied by people in the Sui and Tang dynasties. Although they are fragments of the Dunhuang documents, they include ritual norms for fasting and Jiao activities, classic inheritance rituals, etc. Based on proofreading documents, this book provides detailed annotations on characters and vocabulary, paying particular attention to the explanation of proper nouns and nominal objects. It also sorts out the relationship between these documents and handed down documents, and discusses the situations reflected in them in the lives of Dunhuang people during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and the political status of the Dunhuang region in the Tang Dynasty.

Art Archeology (part 1)

Xing Chunru

55K0

Although "History of Chinese Art" is not the first art encyclopedia published in my country, it is currently the most comprehensive and largest in the country. The book contains 3 million words and more than 3,000 pictures. Arranged according to volume content, there are 66 volumes including painting, calligraphy, architecture, sculpture, music, dance, literature, drama, film and television, arts and crafts, folk art, and art collections. It can be said that this encyclopedia is another bold and successful attempt in my country's publishing industry.

Art Archeology (part 2)

Xing Chunru

42K0

Although "History of Chinese Art" is not the first art encyclopedia published in my country, it is currently the most comprehensive and largest in the country. The book contains 3 million words and more than 3,000 pictures. Arranged according to volume content, there are 67 volumes including painting, calligraphy, architecture, sculpture, music, dance, literature, drama, film and television, arts and crafts, folk art, and art collections. It can be said that this encyclopedia is another bold and successful attempt in my country's publishing industry.

Chinese Wooden Sailing Ship

He Guowei

94K0

In this book, Professor He Guowei systematically organizes and summarizes his thoughts and experiences on studying the history of ancient Chinese ships for decades. It is the first time in China to give a more systematic explanation of Chinese wooden sailing ships in terms of ship shape, navigation performance, structural strength, tools, repair techniques, and the excavation and restoration, protection and research of ancient sunken ships. The publication of this book can fill the gap in this field in China.

History of Sailing

Yang Yang

63K0

This book aims to promote sailing culture and maritime culture. It gives a concise and concise description of the characteristics, development process, famous sailing achievements and maritime battles of sailing ships in various regions of the world, as well as related famous figures. In the spirit of seeking truth and pragmatism, this book eliminates the false and retains the true about some doubtful points in history, and seeks the truth. Because only by drawing lessons from real historical events can we "use the past for the present" and find the right direction for future development. Learning from others' strengths, making up for one's own weaknesses, and carrying them forward is the only way to defeat your competitors. This was particularly evident in the development of ships, shipping, and navies. Compared with similar books at home and abroad, the content of this book is relatively comprehensive and systematic. The book introduces the development of sailing and navigation in Eastern countries in more detail. This book introduces the "Maritime Silk Road", "Zheng He's voyages to the West" and "the great navigation achievements of the Austronesian people", which are rarely mentioned in Western books.

Steamship History

Yang Yang

62K0

This book is another ship history book after "The History of Sailing Ships" written by Professor Yang Chang, a famous scholar of the history of science and technology in my country and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Professor Yang Yang has been engaged in ship production, education and research for a long time. At the same time, with his truth-seeking and pragmatic spirit, he is committed to the research of Chinese and foreign ship history. This book briefly describes the development process of steam ships, iron ships, mail ships, merchant ships, fishing ships, yachts, military ships, engineering ships and other ships in a concise writing style, hoping that readers can spend the least time to acquire rich knowledge about ships and oceans, and enable readers to not only know what is happening, but also why they are so. This is a popular science book with strong scientific nature.

Qing Palace Archives on Jade Artifacts

Li Hongwei

301K0

The archival materials in this book come from the Qing Dynasty archives held in the First Historical Archives of China, which was formerly the Archives of the Palace Museum in Peiping established in 1925 and specializes in the storage of central state agencies and royal archives of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The author has worked in the No. 1 Historical Archives of China for nearly 40 years and has accumulated rich experience in archive research and management. In his spare time, he combined his hobby of jade collection to systematically collect and collect historical materials about the jade archives of the Qianlong Dynasty. In 2013, he published the 700,000-word monograph "Qianlong and Jade" (volumes 1 and 2). This book is currently the most comprehensive, systematic and comprehensive study of the palace jade of the Qianlong Dynasty. The author's new work "Jade in Qing Palace Archives" condenses the essence of "Qianlong and Jade" and writes a 10,000-word "Foreword" for the book. He corrects the various rumors, rumors and legends about Qianlong's jade in society and in the market, and even the unreasonable opinions about Emperor Qianlong, based on archival historical materials. The text of this book is concise and smooth. It covers the production, types, sources, and origins of jade articles in the Qianlong Dynasty, as well as Emperor Qianlong's understanding of jade articles. It is an essential reference book for jade and antique collectors and enthusiasts, and is also an essential professional reference book for jade researchers.

Western Region Travel Series 03: Niya Ruins and Andil Ruins (new Knowledge)

(uk) Orel Stein

140K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China": In the first half of 1901, Stein excavated the Niya and Andil ruins for the first time and obtained a large number of documents in Khalur, Chinese and Brahmi, and combined the unearthed cultural relics to interpret the historical secrets contained in these documents.

Western Region Travel Series 04: Return to Hotan Oasis (zhi Xin)

(uk) Orel Stein

117K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Illustrated Archeology of the Western Regions": In August 1906, Stein came to Hotan again and found a series of ancient ruins that he had never set foot in before. He excavated and collected a large number of precious cultural relics, and the mysterious veil of the former Khotan site was unveiled one by one.

Western Region Travel Series 02: Hotan Oasis (new Knowledge)

(uk) Orel Stein

149K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China": The developed agriculture and handicraft industry in the Hotan Oasis gave birth to rich and colorful culture, religion and art. The various cultural relics excavated and collected by Stein have become historical specimens of the development and evolution of the ancient Hotan Oasis.

Western Region Travel Series 01: from Kashmir to Kashgar (new Knowledge)

(uk) Orel Stein

102K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China": In May 1900, Stein set out from Kashmir and crossed the Pamirs to Kashgar. He explored ancient roads and relics, and made research on the historical sites and historical records of Da Bolu, Xiao Bolu, Jie Shi, Jiepan Tuo, etc. In historical materials.

Western Region Travel Series 05: Exploring the Niya Ruins (new Knowledge)

(uk) Orel Stein

124K0

From 1900 to 1901, 1906 to 1908, and 1913 to 1916, Aurel Stein, a British Hungarian, successively went to my country's Xinjiang and Hexi regions to conduct archaeological expeditions and published archaeological reports on these three expeditions: "Ancient Hotan - A Detailed Report on Archaeological Excavations in Xinjiang, China", "Archaeological Map of the Western Regions", and "Archaeological Map of the Heart of Asia". These three works are Stein's masterpieces. They comprehensively describe the ruins and relics of the Han and Tang Dynasties in Xinjiang, my country, as well as the treasures of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the Buddhist art of the Thousand Buddha Caves. They reveal the mystery of the ancient civilization in the region and the exchange and integration of Chinese and Western civilizations. The Travels in the Western Regions series integrates the archaeological data of Stein's three expeditions to western China and integrates and revise the above-mentioned archaeological reports so that the public can more easily understand the process and results. There are 15 volumes in the series. This volume is from "Archaeological Records of the Western Regions": In October 1906, Stein unearthed a large number of ancient daily necessities and office supplies at the Niya ruins. He accidentally unearthed documents in Khalur script, which confirmed that the Niya ruins were the ancient country of Jingjue and explored the possibility and reasons for the demise of the ancient country of Jingjue.

Collection of Guangxi Numismatic Research (2019)

Guangxi Numismatic Society

97K0

This book is the latest research result of the Guangxi Numismatic Society. It covers the modern numismatic history of Guangxi, including the issuance, manufacturing process, and related systems of coins. It includes four parts: first, exchanges at national academic annual conferences, or relevant academic papers published in publications such as "Chinese Coin"; second, the research results of some experts, scholars or coin enthusiasts on actual coins; third, Guangxi's historical currency archeology and new folk discoveries; fourth, Guangxi's numismatic news. In addition, it also includes relevant research on the numismatic history and culture of Southeast Asia.

A New Exploration into the Origin of Chinese Civilization

Su Bingqi

83K01

As one of the leading figures in Chinese archeology, Su Bingqi's main academic contributions are concentrated in three books. In addition to "Selected Archaeological Essays by Su Bingqi" and "Chinese·Chinese·Descendants of the Dragon", "New Explorations on the Origin of Chinese Civilization" was his last monograph during his lifetime. It is his review and experience in the process of exploring the origins of Chinese culture, Chinese civilization and Chinese tradition. It is also a book that is the culmination of a lifetime of academic research, and is also a popular read for the intellectual public who are interested in archeology. The book contains the main academic achievements of Mr. Su Bingqi's life, such as the theory of China's six major cultural regions, influential academic theories such as "ancient culture, ancient cities and ancient countries", "trilogy of origins of ancient Chinese countries" and "three types of development models"; as well as the global Chinese archeology proposed in the early 1990s. It still has guiding significance for today's archaeological research.

Cockscomb Pot: Historical and Archaeological Notes

Liu Wei

189K0

Liu Wei, male, born in 1979, is from Liaoyang, Liaoning Province. He is an associate professor at the School of Archeology and Museology of Peking University and the Chinese Archeology Research Center. He is mainly engaged in teaching and researching archeology during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Published a monograph "Archaeological Research on Tombs of the Liao Dynasty" and nearly 30 papers such as "The Layout of Imperial Tombs in the Song Dynasty and the Theory of Five-syllable Surnames", "The Form and Planning of the Cities Founded by the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties", and "Song and Yuan Trade Ceramics from Shipwrecks on the Southeast Coast of China and Southeast Asia".

Two Thousand Years of Qin Terracotta Warriors

(uk) Edward Berman

130K0

The book is composed of three parts: the history of Qin, the mystery of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum and the Terracotta Warriors, as well as the recent archaeological discoveries and research trends of the Qin Warriors. It cites numerous studies, plus many unpublished archaeological photos, making this book a representative work on the history of the Qin Dynasty and the Terracotta Warriors in recent years. The book alone cites more than 200 documents (articles). It is a major book in the English-speaking world that introduces the history of the Qin Dynasty and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. During the publication process of the Chinese version of the book, it once again received strong support from the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau and rigorous review and approval by the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum.

Empirical Evidence and Root-seeking: Inspection of Northwest Art and Cultural Relics by the Ministry of Education (1940-1944)

Liu Ting

192K0

During the Anti-Japanese War, the National Government established an art and cultural relic inspection team of the Ministry of Education headed by Wang Ziyun, which conducted field surveys and research on folk art and cultural relics in the northwest and other regions (Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, and Henan). The main research objects of this northwest survey are divided into four categories: sculpture, architecture, painting, and folk customs. The work project mainly starts from two main lines, namely: looking for the "field of art history" and looking for the "field of art." The Ministry of Education organized this Northwest expedition to conduct research on the history of unknown art. The results were fruitful, and the follow-up research lasted for a long time, which directly affected Wang Ziyun's academic orientation and research characteristics for the rest of his life. This book is a comprehensive and systematic study of this inspection activity.

Archaeological Seal History

Zhou Xiaolu

195K0

The production and use of seals is a ubiquitous cultural phenomenon in Chinese society. The few numbers carry various historical traces. From the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, epigraphy developed rapidly, especially after the rise of modern archaeology. Ancient seals became an important category of archeology and paleography. It also provided a "microscope" for understanding ancient Chinese seals and opened a new door for the study of ancient seals. "History of Archaeological Seals" starts from archaeological analysis and provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic classification, materials, production methods, seal surfaces, usage, identification, and identification of forgeries of ancient seals. It also systematically sorts out the archaeological stages and evolution of ancient seals from the Shang Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty. It has high academic reference value. It also provides practical guidance for the identification and identification of ancient seals, as well as the study of seal cutting. This book displays 685 illustrations, most of which are in their original large size. Representative seals from past dynasties, as well as typical seal layouts, seal button shapes, clay seal rubbings, printed pottery, etc., Are all included. Two-color printing, hardcover letter cover, comfortable layout.

Research on Chinese Documents Unearthed in Xinjiang from the Lushun Museum Collection

Meng Xianshi Editor-in-chief Wang Zhenfen

340K0

The Lushun Museum's collection of Chinese documents unearthed in Xinjiang is the only large collection of documents unearthed in Xinjiang in China that has not yet been fully compiled and published. It is called the "last treasure" of Dunhuang and Turpan documents and has attracted the attention of the international academic community. In 2015, the comprehensive collection of Chinese documents unearthed in Xinjiang collected by the Lushun Museum was officially launched. Over the past few years, the research team has been united sincerely, divided labor and cooperated, organized and researched simultaneously, and achieved continuous results. This book is a collection of these achievements, including a total of 36 articles, covering four classics handed down from ancient times, Buddhist scriptures, Taoist scriptures, folk documents, etc., Giving us a more comprehensive understanding of these precious documents and the political, economic and cultural aspects of the Western Regions in the medieval period.

The Legacy of the Six Dynasties

Wang Kan Shao Shihai

65K0

The Jiankang Lanling Mausoleums of the Six Dynasties refer to the tombs of the six feudal dynasties that once had their capitals in Nanjing: Dongwu, Dongjin, Liusong, Xiaoqi, Xiaoliang, and Nanchen, which are distributed in Nanjing, Danyang, and Jurong. There are imperial mausoleums and tombs of princes and generals. This book is based on "Illustrated Research on the Tombs of the Six Dynasties at Lanling in Jiankang" written by Mr. Zhu He. It uses advanced photography technology and on-site investigation to compare and supplement the new archaeological discoveries and research in the past ten years with Mr. Zhu He's illustrated research. It records the essence of Nanjing's millennium civilization. It combines the findings of the investigation and recording with the method of illustrated research to supplement the data and photos to comprehensively and systematically research the Jian'an Tomb of the Six Dynasties Mausoleum in Lanling.

Protection and Utilization of Former Residences of Modern and Contemporary Celebrities: Taking Nanjing as an Example

Yang Jie

101K0

Based on sorting out relevant research at home and abroad, this book reviews the development process of the protection and utilization of the former residences of modern celebrities at home and abroad, discusses the research content and research ideas on the protection and utilization of the former residences of modern celebrities, and specifically analyzes the factors affecting the protection and utilization of the former residences of modern celebrities in Nanjing based on the current situation and problems of the protection and utilization of the former residences of modern celebrities in Nanjing, combined with five examples in Nanjing.

Tutankhamun: the Untold Story

(us) Thomas Hoving

231K0

Thomas Hoving, the author of "Tutankhamun: The Untold Story," after studying various relevant documents, examining Carter's diaries, notes, letters, and a large number of archival materials preserved by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, discovered many contradictions surrounding the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb. The author of "Tutankhamun: The Untold Story" truly restored the living and unknown stories surrounding the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb. Compared with other books, this book is ups and downs, fascinating, and refreshing for us.

Research on the Niya Ruins and the History of Khotan

Meng Fanren

280K0

"Research on the Niya Ruins and the History of Khotan" respectively discusses the history, writing, political system and social composition of the Niya Ruins and Khotan. Meng Fan's discovery of the Niya ruins and his research on the history of Khotan have provided valuable information for studying the relationship between the Central Plains Dynasty and the ancient countries in the Western Regions, as well as studying the cultural exchanges between the East and the West and the Silk Road. It is an important result of the author's many years of academic research.

Research on the Mechanism and Origin of the Four-corner Vaults in Ancient Chinese Tombs

Xu Yongli

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This article combines the research methods of architecture and archeology to conduct a careful study of the construction technology and morphological evolution rules of 123 vaults of the four-corner tombs in the Han Dynasty. On the one hand, it is compared by zoning and period, and its architectural cultural characteristics are summarized to deeply explore the cultural connotation of the tombs reflected by this dome type, and reveal its correlation with the macro historical evolution background of the Six Dynasties; on the other hand, it compares its construction technology and morphological characteristics with similar craft traditions in Central and West Asia, and explores the adaptability of this craft tradition to Chinese tomb culture. It also answers the question of how the four-corner tomb vaults originated and disappeared in ancient China under the macro historical and geographical background.

Tomb Murals on the Silk Road in China·general Discussion Volume

Wang Xiaoyang

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Throughout history, the Silk Road has long been a thoroughfare for cultural exchanges among all parties along the road. Here, in addition to the frontier poems and Buddhist grottoes that people are familiar with, the tomb murals also present a string of bright pearls. From the perspective of cultural exchange trends, with the help of the political and military influence of the great Eastern empires and the high degree of civilization established through a long history, local culture has a clear dominance in the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. This is reflected in the tomb murals. On the one hand, the art form of tombs in the Central Plains has spread for a long time, and nearly half of the remains of Chinese mural tombs are on the Silk Road; on the other hand, tomb murals have always maintained an independent system of rebirth beliefs while accepting the influence of Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, they still maintained the independence of local images after the Han Dynasty.

Tomb Murals on the Silk Road of China·western Volume (gansu Volume)

Bao Yan

64K0

Throughout history, the Silk Road has long been a thoroughfare for cultural exchanges among all parties along the road. Here, in addition to the frontier poems and Buddhist grottoes that people are familiar with, the tomb murals also present a string of bright pearls. From the perspective of cultural exchange trends, with the help of the political and military influence of the great Eastern empires and the high degree of civilization established through a long history, local culture has a clear dominance in the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. This is reflected in the tomb murals. On the one hand, the art form of tombs in the Central Plains has spread for a long time, and nearly half of the remains of Chinese mural tombs are on the Silk Road; on the other hand, tomb murals have always maintained an independent system of rebirth beliefs while accepting the influence of Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, they still maintained the independence of local images after the Han Dynasty.

Tomb Murals on the Silk Road of China·western Volume (ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang Volume)

Wu Sijia

59K0

Throughout history, the Silk Road has long been a thoroughfare for cultural exchanges among all parties along the road. Here, in addition to the frontier poems and Buddhist grottoes that people are familiar with, the tomb murals also present a string of bright pearls. From the perspective of cultural exchange trends, with the help of the political and military influence of the great Eastern empires and the high degree of civilization established through a long history, local culture has a clear dominance in the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. This is reflected in the tomb murals. On the one hand, the art form of tombs in the Central Plains has spread for a long time, and nearly half of the remains of Chinese mural tombs are on the Silk Road; on the other hand, tomb murals have always maintained an independent system of rebirth beliefs while accepting the influence of Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, they still maintained the independence of local images after the Han Dynasty.

Tomb Murals on the Silk Road of China·eastern Volume (shandong Volume)

Wang Shixiao

71K0

Throughout history, the Silk Road has long been a thoroughfare for cultural exchanges among all parties along the road. Here, in addition to the frontier poems and Buddhist grottoes that people are familiar with, the tomb murals also present a string of bright pearls. From the perspective of cultural exchange trends, with the help of the political and military influence of the great Eastern empires and the high degree of civilization established through a long history, local culture has a clear dominance in the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. This is reflected in the tomb murals. On the one hand, the art form of tombs in the Central Plains has spread for a long time, and nearly half of the remains of Chinese mural tombs are on the Silk Road; on the other hand, tomb murals have always maintained an independent system of rebirth beliefs while accepting the influence of Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, they still maintained the independence of local images after the Han Dynasty.

Tomb Murals on the Silk Road of China·eastern Volume (jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangdong Volumes)

Deng Xinhang

80K0

Throughout history, the Silk Road has long been a thoroughfare for cultural exchanges among all parties along the road. Here, in addition to the frontier poems and Buddhist grottoes that people are familiar with, the tomb murals also present a string of bright pearls. From the perspective of cultural exchange trends, with the help of the political and military influence of the great Eastern empires and the high degree of civilization established through a long history, local culture has a clear dominance in the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. This is reflected in the tomb murals. On the one hand, the art form of tombs in the Central Plains has spread for a long time, and nearly half of the remains of Chinese mural tombs are on the Silk Road; on the other hand, tomb murals have always maintained an independent system of rebirth beliefs while accepting the influence of Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, they still maintained the independence of local images after the Han Dynasty.

Famous House in Suzhou

Xie Qinguo Wang Jialun

161K0

This book sorts out the former residences of historical celebrities in Suzhou City (now Gusu District) from ancient times to the Republic of China. It uses pictures and texts to tell readers about them, thereby highlighting the humanistic style of Suzhou.

Tomb Murals on the Silk Road of China·middle Volume (shaanxi Volume)

Yao Yibin

74K0

Throughout history, the Silk Road has long been a thoroughfare for cultural exchanges among all parties along the road. Here, in addition to the frontier poems and Buddhist grottoes that people are familiar with, the tomb murals also present a string of bright pearls. From the perspective of cultural exchange trends, with the help of the political and military influence of the great Eastern empires and the high degree of civilization established through a long history, local culture has a clear dominance in the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. This is reflected in the tomb murals. On the one hand, the art form of tombs in the Central Plains has spread for a long time, and nearly half of the remains of Chinese mural tombs are on the Silk Road; on the other hand, tomb murals have always maintained an independent system of rebirth beliefs while accepting the influence of Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, they still maintained the independence of local images after the Han Dynasty.

The Heavenly Craftsmanship of the Desert: Dunhuang Painting System

Wei Li

124K0

Studying the specific structure and development and change process of the Chinese design system represented by Dunhuang in the medieval period not only fills the gap in the history of ancient Chinese design, but also has important reference value and theoretical significance for the study of contemporary design culture.

Tomb Murals on the Silk Road of China·middle Volume (henan Volume)

Yao Yibin

82K0

Throughout history, the Silk Road has long been a thoroughfare for cultural exchanges among all parties along the road. Here, in addition to the frontier poems and Buddhist grottoes that people are familiar with, the tomb murals also present a string of bright pearls. From the perspective of cultural exchange trends, with the help of the political and military influence of the great Eastern empires and the high degree of civilization established through a long history, local culture has a clear dominance in the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. This is reflected in the tomb murals. On the one hand, the art form of tombs in the Central Plains has spread for a long time, and nearly half of the remains of Chinese mural tombs are on the Silk Road; on the other hand, tomb murals have always maintained an independent system of rebirth beliefs while accepting the influence of Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, they still maintained the independence of local images after the Han Dynasty.

Archaeological Mysteries

Wenjuan

238K0

This book is divided into two parts: "Unsolved Mysteries of World Archeology" and "Unsolved Mysteries of Chinese Archeology". It uses a new perspective to explore and study the unsolved archaeological mysteries that have great influence, research value and widespread attention in Chinese and foreign archeology. The time spans from ancient times to modern times, and the content covers many fields such as religion, philosophy, politics, military, art, science and technology, leading readers to touch the disappearing civilization and experience the charm of history and culture up close. Through the organic combination of concise style, exquisite pictures and other elements, the book refers to a large number of documents and archaeological data, and through scientific and rigorous analysis and argumentation, presents the journey of exploration in a multi-faceted and three-dimensional way, slowly opening a door to the mysterious palace spanning ancient and modern times for readers, allowing them to gain a broader cultural vision and imagination space while reading happily and enriching knowledge. Although these mysteries are not close to being solved, and some truths may even never be known, the excitement lies in the exploration process itself, in the shocking enlightenment of readers and the subtle improvement of historical and cultural literacy.

Six Hundred Years of the Forbidden City

Zhu Yong

245K03

This book uses the spatial order of the Forbidden City's architecture as the abscissa and the chronological order of the Forbidden City's history as the ordinate to reflect the historical and cultural connotations of the Forbidden City in a three-dimensional and panoramic manner. By reviewing the 600-year history of the Forbidden City, it reveals the historical significance of Beijing as the capital, and demonstrates the great achievements of Chinese civilization in palace architecture, gardens, paintings, reading and collections, etc., While criticizing the dark cruelty of feudal imperial power and revealing the historical inevitability of China's history toward democracy and self-reliance in the twentieth century.

Research on Early Buddhist Statues Along the Southwest Silk Road

He Zhiguo

218K0

"Research on Early Buddhist Statues on the Southwest Silk Road" conducted a detailed investigation of the money tree Buddha statues, Buddha statues carved on cliff tombs, pottery Buddha statues, and money tree Buddha statues in public and private collections at home and abroad found in southwest China. The treatise divides the money tree Buddha statues into the middle, late and late Eastern Han Dynasty and the early Shu Han period. Not only did it point out that the early Buddhist statues in the southwest were a blend of the Indian Gandhara and Motura artistic styles, but the Money Tree Buddha statue was the product of the fusion of Chinese and Indian cultures. In addition, combined with documents such as "Historical Records", "Hanshu" and "Houhanshu", the cultural exchanges between China and India were sorted out, and the spread of foreign acrobatics and illusions in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China was examined. It was pointed out that the early Buddhist statues in the southwest were directly introduced from India through the Southwest Silk Road (i. E. The ancient Shu body poisonous route), and had some influence on the early Buddhist statues in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

The Land of Bridges: Famous Bridges Through the Past and Present

Qi Zhibin

63K0

This book mainly refers to famous bridges crossing ancient and modern times. It includes the structural characteristics, architectural principles, and historical evaluation of Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge, Marco Polo Bridge, Guangji Bridge, Baodai Bridge, Ba Bridge, Anping Bridge, Jiangdong Bridge, and Jiangduan Bridge. It is illustrated with pictures and text, and is intuitive, pleasing to the eye, made in color, colorful, exquisitely designed, and elegant in style. It is very suitable for readers to read and collect, and it is also very suitable for equipment and display in libraries at all levels.

Overview of the Great Wall: a Massive Defense Project in Ancient Times

Wang Jinfeng

75K0

This book mainly refers to the vast defense projects in ancient times. Including the Great Wall of all dynasties, it is a great miracle created by the working people of ancient China and a witness to China's long history. The Great Wall starts from Shanhaiguan in the east and ends at Jiayuguan in the west. Because it is more than ten thousand miles long, it is also called the "Great Wall". According to records, Qin Shihuang used nearly one million laborers to build the Great Wall. Later generations of kings also repaired and maintained the Great Wall for the sake of the national economy and people's livelihood. Especially since the Ming Dynasty, the number of additions to the Great Wall has exceeded that of previous dynasties. The Great Wall, as a great military project, has become a precious historical heritage of the Chinese nation.

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