《玉米王国：中美洲考古纪略》：李默然、钟华著；中 国社会科学出版社出版。 1839年，美国探险家约翰·劳埃德·斯蒂芬斯和英国画家弗雷德里克·卡瑟伍德钻进了中美洲丛林，在经过 一处豁然开阔的冲积平原时，发现了被洪水破坏的科潘遗址——拔地而起，高数十丈，顶部的茂密树林 让它看起来颇具历史的沧桑感，遗址南侧因不断被洪水冲刷，裸露出密密麻麻的残瓦断石。 2015年，中国考古学家来到这里，开始对科潘遗址8N—11贵族院落进行发掘。10年的工作，使我们学 习了不同的考古理念和方法，考察了丰富的古代遗存，收获了与异国同行和人民的友谊。这些在《玉米 王国：中美洲考古纪略》一书中得以体现。 虽然惯称"中美洲考古"，但其研究范围是一片独特的文化区域——Mesoamerica，一般译为"美索美 洲"或"中美地区"，与政治地理上的中美洲相区别。这片西北—东南向的长条形区域，西抵太平洋，东 达墨西哥湾，北至墨西哥奇瓦瓦沙漠，南到洪都拉斯和尼加拉瓜西部，丰富的地理环境造就了不同的文 明样本。公元前1200年左右，美索美洲第一个成熟的文明奥尔梅克出现在墨西哥湾低地，从此一发不可 收，孕育了著名的玛雅、特奥蒂瓦坎、阿兹特克等古老文明。 玛雅 ...

12月4日，河北石家庄，"丛林圣殿——墨西哥玛雅文明展"现场，出土于坎佩切地区包含雕像与杯子的 供品。该展由河北博物院与墨西哥国家文物局联合推出，旨在促进中墨文明互鉴与人文交流，汇聚209 件/组玛雅古典时期（约公元250年—1000年）珍贵文物，带观众穿越时空，探秘玛雅文明的灿烂图景与 精神内核。中新社记者 翟羽佳 摄 12月4日，河北石家庄，民众参观"丛林圣殿——墨西哥玛雅文明展"。该展由河北博物院与墨西哥国家 文物局联合推出，旨在促进中墨文明互鉴与人文交流，汇聚209件/组玛雅古典时期（约公元250年— 1000年）珍贵文物，带观众穿越时空，探秘玛雅文明的灿烂图景与精神内核。中新社记者 翟羽佳 摄 12月4日，河北石家庄，民众参观"丛林圣殿——墨西哥玛雅文明展"。该展由河北博物院与墨西哥国家 文物局联合推出，旨在促进中墨文明互鉴与人文交流，汇聚209件/组玛雅古典时期（约公元250年— 1000年）珍贵文物，带观众穿越时空，探秘玛雅文明的灿烂图景与精神内核。中新社记者 翟羽佳 摄 12月4日，河北石家庄，"丛林圣殿——墨西哥玛雅文明展"现场，美洲豹型旗座吸引市民眼球。该展由 河北博物院与墨西哥国家文物局 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights significant archaeological achievements in China over the past five years, emphasizing their importance in understanding the origins and development of Chinese civilization [1][2] Group 1: Key Archaeological Findings - The excavation report of the Dasha Qian site reveals its central role during the Xiajiadian Lower Culture period, clarifying the cultural continuity in the Chifeng region from the Xiajiadian Lower to Upper Culture and into the Warring States period [1] - The archaeological findings from Quanzhou provide empirical support for its recognition as a world maritime trade center during the Song and Yuan dynasties, correcting previous misconceptions about the site's layout [1][2] - The excavation of 103 tombs in the Anyang Huabei Shangcheng industrial workshop area offers critical insights into the burial practices and social conditions of artisans during the Shang Dynasty, filling a gap in the understanding of mid-Shang family burial sites [4] Group 2: Significant Cultural Insights - The discovery of the Heishui No. 1 tomb in Qinghai is noted as the most complete and clearly structured high-status tomb found on the Tibetan Plateau, contributing to the understanding of burial customs during the Tang (Tubo) period [5][7] - The excavation at the Liao Shangjing site reveals the first high-status south-facing buildings in a city oriented to the east, advancing the archaeological study of Liao dynasty capital systems [8] Group 3: Contributions to Global Archaeology - The findings at the Copan site in Honduras, including intricate stone carvings, provide valuable material for the study of Maya civilization and exemplify China's archaeological outreach [10][11] - The publication of "Civilization China" presents the latest archaeological data on human origins and cultural evolution, enhancing the understanding of ancient Eastern human development [14] Group 4: Methodological Innovations - The research on Han Dynasty bronze mirrors using 3D scanning technology represents a pioneering effort in ancient mirror studies, contributing significantly to the field of ancient craftsmanship archaeology [19] - The book focusing on ancient Buddhist temples in East Asia aims to establish a theoretical framework for the archaeology of Chinese cave temples, addressing a gap in both domestic and international research [20]