Core Insights - The 60th anniversary of the establishment of the discipline of scientific archaeology in China is marked by a seminar focusing on heritage protection and innovation [1][3] - The seminar highlights the transformation of scientific archaeology from an "academic wasteland" to a "disciplinary frontier" over the past six decades [3][4] Group 1: Development and Future Directions - The future development of the Key Laboratory for Scientific Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Protection will focus on major topics such as the origins of Chinese civilization and the formation of the Chinese national community [3][4] - The laboratory aims to build an internationally leading academic laboratory and enhance China's global academic discourse power in key areas like ancient DNA sequencing and digital archaeology [3][4] - A multi-level talent cultivation system will be established to support the development of scientific archaeology [3][4] Group 2: Historical Milestones - Key milestones in the development of scientific archaeology include the establishment of China's first carbon-14 laboratory in 1965, the formation of the Archaeological Science Research Center in 1995, and the unveiling of the Key Laboratory in 2024 [4] - The laboratory integrates 18 sub-laboratories and 5 joint laboratories, creating a comprehensive research system that supports major national projects [4] Group 3: Educational Initiatives - The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences University is developing a comprehensive talent training system for archaeology, emphasizing the integration of education and research [5] - The university plans to continue supporting the Key Laboratory's development and cultivate talents with both national sentiment and expertise [5] Group 4: Academic Contributions - Senior experts and young scholars from various institutions shared insights on cutting-edge theories and practical achievements in scientific archaeology during the seminar [6] - The seminar included presentations on core areas of scientific archaeology, such as environmental archaeology, human bone archaeology, and ancient DNA research [6] Group 5: Collaborative Efforts - A roundtable discussion focused on topics such as independent breakthroughs in core technologies, deepening interdisciplinary integration, and enhancing international discourse power [6][7] - The seminar emphasized the need for a high-quality development of scientific archaeology and the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents [7]
中国科技考古六十年 老中青三代考古专家共议学科传承与创新
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-20 12:56