中新社伦敦12月25日电 题：如何从"黄土"读懂中华文明？ 中新社记者：您在新书《厚土无疆》里，用十二处考古遗址的墓葬故事串联起古代中国。为何会选择这 个切入点？ ——专访牛津大学原副校长、英国国家学术院院士杰西卡·罗森 作者 欧阳开宇 刘施岑 牛津大学原副校长、英国国家学术院院士杰西卡·罗森(Jessica Rawson)长期从事中国古代文化和考古研 究。罗森的新书《厚土无疆：古代中国的今生与来世》选取中国不同地域、不同历史阶段的十二处考古 遗址，进行深入浅出的讲解。近日，罗森接受中新社"东西问"专访，讲述如何从"黄土"解读中华文明。 现将访谈实录摘要如下： 杰西卡·罗森：选择以墓葬作为理解中华文明的切入点，是因为墓葬中丰富而精美的随葬品，在世界范 围内都极其独特。能够与之相比的，大概只有古埃及。埃及金字塔中的遗迹，多以模型或壁画形式出 现，而在中国古代的重要墓葬中，我们看到的是真实的器物，包括玉器、青铜器、丝织品和漆器等，都 采用了中国特有的技术。如果没有这些随葬品，我们对古代中国的创造力将知之甚少。 除了随葬的器物之外，墓葬中还保存着极为重要的文献资料，它们或铸刻在青铜器上，或以墨书写在木 简、竹简上。 ...

Core Points - The article emphasizes the transformation of rural areas in Yan'an, highlighting the integration of red culture, yellow earth heritage, and green development in creating a new rural civilization [1][2] - It discusses the importance of cultural inheritance and the role of revolutionary sites in fostering a sense of community and identity among the local population [1] - The article also notes the modernization of agriculture and rural tourism, showcasing the use of technology and new business models in enhancing rural livelihoods [1] Summary by Sections Civilized Rural Customs - The article describes how the revolutionary spirit and cultural heritage of Yan'an contribute to the development of civilized rural customs, with over 332 revolutionary sites serving as spiritual landmarks [1] - Initiatives like the "Zhang Side Civilization Service" network and the "Yan'an Spirit Red Scarf Explanation Group" have reached over 1.5 million listeners, promoting community engagement and cultural education [1] Cultural Nourishment - The local culture, characterized by traditional music, dance, and crafts, is highlighted as a vital aspect of the community's identity, reflecting the warmth and simplicity of the people [1] - The article emphasizes the importance of continuing cultural traditions while innovating new forms of expression to enrich the lives of farmers [1] Modernization and Development - The article outlines the modernization efforts in agriculture, including the use of robots for apple picking and the integration of e-commerce for sales [1] - It mentions the rise of agritourism and educational activities in rural areas, indicating a shift from poverty alleviation to comprehensive rural revitalization [1]