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By SEAA Public Re… on 07 May 2021 5:30 PM
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Liangchengzhen House
Urbanization in the eastern seaboard (Haidai) area of northern China: Perspectives from the late Neolithic site of Liangchengzhen Authors: Anne P.Underhill, Geoffrey E.Cunnar, Fengshi Luan, Gary Crawford, Haiguang Yu, Hui Fang, Fen Wang and Hao Wu Abstract: Limited comparative data from different regions has hampered understanding of variation in the development of urbanism during the late Neolithic period of China.
By SEAA Public Re… on 05 May 2021 4:01 PM
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Lecture Poster
The Department of Fine Arts and the Art Museum at the Chinese University of Hong Kong will be co-hosting a lecture, "Symbolisation, Approximation, and Visualization:The Meaning of Architectural Perspective in Tang Dynasty Wall Paintings" by Prof. Ho Puay-peng on May 14, 2021, 12:30-2 PM (Hong Kong Time). The Lecture will be delivered via Zoom in English.  Zoom Meeting ID: 913 2308 0481 (Passcode: 904206) https://cuhk.zoom.us/j/91323080481?fbclid=IwAR24dunb1IEEVLarkhzfNEi0olkzkgGLe8SZzNW7KjU9Z7rszIt8LJbV5h4#success
By SEAA Public Re… on 20 Apr 2021 3:50 PM
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Pots from Vietnam
"Identity and community structure in Neolithic man bac, northern Vietnam" Authors: Marc F. Oxenham, Trinh Hoang Hiep, Hirofumi Matsumura, Kate Domette, Damien Huffer, Rebecca Crozier, Lan Cuong Nguyen, and Clare McFadden Abstract: This paper explores the evidence for social structuring principles and other aspects of identity at Man Bac, an early Neolithic (2066–1523 cal. BCE) community in northern Vietnam.
By SEAA Public Re… on 18 Apr 2021 6:34 PM
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Undated photo shows a boar tusk carving of a silkworm unearthed at the Shuanghuaishu site in central China's Henan Province. (Xinhua)
--The awards have been given out for the top archaeological discoveries every year since 1990 --Winners this year range from well-preserved artefacts from the Sixteen Kingdoms period to early signs of fire from China’s first cavemen  --This year, the top 10 were announced by China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration.  1. Shaolingyuan tomb site in Xian, Shaanxi  2. Silk Road tombs in northwestern Qinghai  3. The Shuanghuaishu site in Henan  4. 8000 years old shell mound in Yuyao, Zhenjiang  5.
By SEAA Public Re… on 14 Apr 2021 6:31 PM
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Dr. K.C. Chang
Dr. Kwang-chih Chang (1931-2001) is a pioneer best known for bringing the richness and diversity of Chinese archaeology to the world. Throughout his life, he was influential in the development of archaeological theory, the fostering of international cooperative research in East Asia, and has trained many students who went on to become distinguished archaeologists in their own right.  To learn more about Dr. Chang's work, you can check the following bibliography of his publications compiled by Robert E.
By Andrew Womack on 13 Apr 2021 12:07 PM

The Stanford Archaeology Center announces a postdoctoral position for an archaeobotanist with experience in analyses of micro- and/or macro-remains (phytolith, starch granules, and seeds) and lab management. The research area is open, but priority will be given to someone working on East Asian materials. The candidate is also expected to teach one course per year in archaeobotany, assist with regular management of the lab, help with teaching archaeobotanical methods in other courses as needed, and engage with faculty and graduate students at the Center. The faculty sponsor of this postdoc will be Prof. Li Liu. 

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18449

By SEAA Public Re… on 11 Apr 2021 3:21 AM
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Visualizing Dunhuang Cover
Visualizing Dunhuang: Seeing, Studying and Conserving the Caves  Edited by Dora C.Y. Ching A beautifully illustrated study of the caves at Dunhuang, exploring how this important Buddhist site has been visualized from its creation to today Situated at the crossroads of the northern and southern routes of the ancient silk routes in western China, Dunhuang is one of the richest Buddhist sites in the world, with more than 500 richly decorated cave temples constructed between the fourth and fourteenth centuries.
By Andrew Womack on 07 Apr 2021 2:15 PM

 

Friday, April 16th at 12-1pm Eastern / 11am-12 Noon Central / 9-10am Pacific

Sponsored by the Society for East Asian Archaeology and the Southeast Asian Archaeology Interest Group

We look forward to seeing you at our Virtual Get-Together! The schedule for our meeting is as follows: 

  1. Greetings from meeting hosts Francis Allard and Alison Carter
  2. Brief presentations from editors from the journals Antiquity, Archaeological Research in Asia, Asian Archaeology and Asian Perspectives as well as the Institute for Southeast Asian Archaeology. 
  3. Brief presentations by two junior researchers on their work, as well as their thoughts and ideas on the present and future of East/Southeast Asian Archaeology, with time for Q&A. 
    1. Dr. Piphal Heng, Postdoctoral researcher in the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University
    2. Dr. Lauren Glover, Honorary Fellow in the Department of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Madison