1936年，当时西湖博物馆的助理干事施昕更首先发现了良渚遗址；1959年，著名考古学家夏鼐首先提出 了"良渚文化"的命名；2019年，良渚古城遗址被列入《世界遗产名录》。这一距今五千多年的早期国家 与中国文明的形成是什么关系，我们如何认识良渚文化中的王权与神权？良渚文化与同时代中原文化有 怎样的互动和影响？在良渚遗址发现九十周年之际，《上海书评》采访了南京师范大学历史文博学院徐 峰教授，请他谈了谈良渚文化及其与周边的关系。徐峰教授多年从事先秦考古学研究，近年重点关注区 域文明的起源与形成，2021年出版有《建构神圣——良渚文化的玉器、图像与信仰》。他在访谈中指 出：当今考古学界的文明探源研究在不同的区域会遇到不同的文明化模式。每一个区域里都有"重瓣花 朵"，我们不能只是盯着美丽的花朵欣赏，别忘了红花周边还有绿叶。 徐峰（蒋立冬 绘） 《建构神圣——良渚文化的玉器、图像与信仰》，徐峰著，浙江古籍出版社，2021年11月出版，262 页，58.00元 您在《建构神圣》一书中说："良渚文化的历史可以被解读为玉器和仪式被群体视作神圣的历史。"我们 该如何理解这句话？与同时期其他考古学文化相比，这是良渚文化最大的特点吗 ...

Core Points - The 2025 China (Zhengzhou) Yellow River Cultural Month aims to enhance cultural experiences and promote the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin, aligning with national strategies [1][7] - The event will feature 12 key activities and 10 community cultural projects, showcasing Zhengzhou's cultural heritage and positioning it as a world-class tourist destination [1][6] Group 1: National-Level Activities - The cultural month will introduce eight national-level activities, the highest number in its history, including the 13th "Little Lotus Style" National Children's Dance Exhibition, which will attract around 20,000 participants and spectators [2] - The "Singing the Yellow River" National Vocal Performance will gather over 120 renowned singers, focusing on the theme of the Yellow River [2] Group 2: Cultural Heritage and Academic Events - The event will host two archaeological seminars to explore historical roots, including a conference on the origins of Chinese civilization, emphasizing Zhengzhou's significance in early civilization [4] - An international academic seminar on the discovery of the Zhengzhou Shang City will further highlight its role as a core city during the Shang Dynasty [4] Group 3: Community Engagement and Cultural Accessibility - The cultural month will include ten community cultural activities, covering various art forms to ensure cultural benefits reach more citizens [6] - The initiative aims to enhance public cultural literacy and invigorate community cultural activities, making Yellow River culture accessible to all [6][7] Group 4: Innovative Cultural Promotion - The event will utilize diverse media, including photography exhibitions and social media campaigns, to promote cultural heritage and engage a wider audience [5][4] - The integration of academic discussions with public participation aims to create a dynamic cultural environment, fostering a deeper understanding of Chinese civilization [7]

Core Viewpoint - The "2024 Annual Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries" will be announced on April 24, showcasing significant archaeological findings that reflect the fundamentals of China's archaeological endeavors and contribute to understanding the origins and development of Chinese civilization [1]. Group 1: Archaeological Discoveries - The Tsiwa site in Gansu Province is one of the 20 projects nominated for the final evaluation, where a large-scale, three-layered rectangular layout of "moats" from prehistoric times was discovered [1][2]. - The Maijiaokou culture, dating back approximately 5,000 to 4,000 years, is primarily located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River and its tributaries, covering areas in Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, and Sichuan [2]. Group 2: Site Significance - The Tsiwa site is confirmed as the largest and most culturally rich center of the Maijiaokou culture, with evidence indicating its high status and planned layout [5][7]. - The three-layered moats, which are parallel and have right-angle turns, are about 9 to 11 meters wide, covering an area of nearly 300,000 square meters [7][11]. Group 3: Research Contributions - The findings at the Tsiwa site fill a significant gap in the research of civilization origins in the upper Yellow River region, which has been less explored compared to the lower reaches of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers [13]. - The archaeological work conducted from 2018 to 2024 involved seven excavations by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Gansu Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology [4].