Another month has come and gone. Here were China Heritage Watch’s top posts of February 2013:
- Archaeological Discovery in Inner Mongolia: Jimingyi Ruins & Tombs - News about the discovery of several tombs, ash pits, and kilns near the village of Yushuliang in Hohhot’s Horinger County.
- Archaeologists Resume Excavations at the Ancient Town of Miran (米兰) After a 40-Year Hiatus [Part 1 of 2] - A short background on the discovery and excavation of the ancient town of Miran in Xinjiang in the early twentieth century.
- Archaeologists Resume Excavations at the Ancient Town of Miran (米兰) After a 40-Year Hiatus [Part 2 of 2] - An overview of the results of the latest round of excavations and survey work carried out at the Miran site.
- Conservation of Existing Cultural Artefacts in Shandong Province Will Take at Least 200 Years - An article about the current shortage of qualified conservators and archaeologists in Shandong Province.
- Friday Video: “Reinventing the Manchus: An Imperial People in Post-Imperial China” - Professor Mark Elliott’s lecture on the history and future of Manchu ethnic identity and what it means for modern-day China.
- Friday Video: Scottish Ten: Documenting the Eastern Qing Tombs, China - A video about Scottish Tean’s efforts to digitally capture and preserve the Eastern Qing Tombs.
- Friday Video: The Forgotten Kingdom - A team of researchers and students from the University of Northampton visited Lijiang last year to learn more about Naxi culture and Dongba script.
- University of Westminster: MPhil/PhD Studentships for Research Project on “Conflicts in Cultural Value: Localities & Heritage in Southwestern China” - Details about the University of Westminster’s MPhil/PhD studentships and how to apply for them.
- Villagers Discover Ancient Tomb After Draining Pond for Farming Purposes - An ancient tomb was discovered when a group of Anhui villagers drained a pond for the purpose of growing crops.
The Eastern Qing Tombs (Photo credit: Amen-Ra)
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