"这是一个讲了2100多年的故事。公元前2世纪，汉朝使者张骞自长安出发，前往西域寻找月氏。"6 月5日，丝绸之路考古合作研究中心首席科学家、西北大学教授王建新在乌兹别克斯坦费尔干纳国立大 学讲课时说，"如今，我们沿着张骞的足迹继续探索。" 近年来，陕西考古人筚路蓝缕、奔赴丝路，编织起一张覆盖中亚的考古网络，取得了一系列重大考 古发现，为丝绸之路考古提供了"中国方案"。 "丝绸之路研究要有'东方视角'" "中国境内月氏的考古文化遗存在哪里？" "要知道，中国才是月氏的故乡。" …… 1991年6月，日本著名考古学家樋口隆康在西北大学所作的学术报告让王建新记忆犹新。 月氏在《史记》《汉书》中均有记载，但其考古学文化遗存究竟在哪里，始终是一个谜。 关于月氏的研究是国际历史学、考古学的重大学术课题。关于丝绸之路的考古研究此前是国外学术 界的专属领域，中国考古界难以涉足。 "月氏在何方"的问题在王建新心中留下了深深的烙印。于是在1999年，王建新带领考古队自陕西出 发，走进苍茫大漠，探寻古老记忆。 古代游牧民"逐水草而居、居无定所"的观点在学术界影响深远。过去中外考古学家在研究古代游牧 文化时，往往忽视聚落遗址的存在， ...

Core Insights - The Liulihe site, recognized as the earliest urban relic in the Beijing area, dates back over 3,000 years and has been acknowledged as a significant archaeological discovery for 2024 [1] - The site has revealed a complex urban structure, including outer city walls and moats, expanding the previously estimated area from less than 600,000 square meters to approximately 1,000,000 square meters [2][3] - The findings at Liulihe provide crucial evidence for understanding the Western Zhou feudal system and the integration of Beijing into Central Plains civilization [4][5] Archaeological Discoveries - Recent excavations have uncovered a dual city wall structure, marking the first time such a feature has been identified in Western Zhou feudal sites [2][3] - The discovery of a large earthen building foundation, potentially the residence of the Yan lord, along with large earthen wells, indicates a sophisticated urban layout [5][6] - Over 930 archaeological sites, including earthworks, pits, and tombs, have been identified since 2019, showcasing the rapid development of archaeological research in China [6] Family and Social Structure Insights - Advanced DNA analysis has allowed researchers to reconstruct a four-generation family tree from the remains found in the site, providing insights into ancient social structures [7] - The discovery of multiple tombs suggests the presence of at least four generations of the Yan lord's family, contributing to the understanding of the Yan dynasty's lineage [8] Future Research Directions - Ongoing excavations aim to further explore the urban and burial sites to uncover more details about the civilization that once thrived in the area [9]