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    Members of the China-Kazakhstan joint archaeological project pose for a photo. Photo: Collaborative Research Center for Archaeology of the Silk Roads
China is set to launch its first joint archaeological project in South America, following an agreement between Chinese and Peruvian institutions to study the ancient Caral civilization. The move marks a new milestone in the country's growing overseas archaeological cooperation.
The Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Peru's Caral Archaeological Zone under the Ministry of Culture, and the Professional School of Archaeology at the National University of San Marcos signed a cooperation agreement on Saturday to conduct research on the ancient Caral civilization. 
The Caral civilization, which is considered to be the oldest civilization discovered in the Americas, emerged along Peru's northern coast and dates to around 3000 BC to about 1800 BC. 
The project marks China's first joint archaeological initiative in South America, expanding its overseas archaeological footprint to four continents: Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. It also encompasses cooperation with Belt and Road partner countries, major centers of ancient civilizations and regions crucial to the study of human origins. 
For Chinese archaeologists, the project represents a new step in overseas archaeological engagement and international cooperation, fostering mutual learning and dialogue among civilizations, Chinese experts said. 
Cooperation beyond borders

In recent years, Chinese institutions have participated in a series of overseas archaeological projects, from exploring ancient cities along the Silk Road to studying early civilizations in Africa and Central Asia. 
They not only brought Chinese expertise and talent, but also advanced Chinese technologies, equipment and solutions, experts said.
In February, a significant archaeological breakthrough has emerged from Mit Rahina in Giza, the site of ancient Memphis in Egypt, where a joint Chinese-Egyptian mission has uncovered a limestone structure believed to be connected to the temple of King Pharaoh Apries from Egypt's 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC), according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Zhang Hai, head of the Chinese team and an archaeologist from Peking University, told the Global Times in a previous interview that the Chinese contingent applied distinctive methods for documenting and recording finds, while deploying Chinese-developed technologies such as the "4D kankan Meta" 3D scanner for precise, real-time topographic and sectional modeling, plus specialized software for capturing dislocated stone elements in 3D to aid future digital restoration and preservation.
In the latest China-Kazakhstan joint archaeological project, Chinese equipment and technologies played an important role in the team's discoveries.
Building on the excavation, the archaeological team used drones and the "I Survey" mobile field documentation system to conduct systematic surveys around the excavation area. The survey covered more than 10 burial grounds and documented more than 50 Pazyryk-era tombs. 
Pazyryk culture flourished from the late sixth century BC to the third century BC, Shao Huiqiu, a professor at the Collaborative Research Center for Archaeology of the Silk Roads, Northwest University, told the Global Times.
According to Shao, who is the Chinese lead for the China-Kazakhstan joint archaeological project, none of the tombs had previously undergone formal excavation, giving them significant research potential. The use of these technologies has enabled the team to carry out more efficient and comprehensive surveys of the area, 
During the China-Kazakhstan joint archaeological project, archaeologists have recovered a number of important artifacts, including human remains, pottery, gold foil pieces, horse bones and iron horse equipment. 
The finds have provide valuable material evidence for studying the burial practices, funerary customs and material culture of the Pazyryk culture in the Lake Markakol region, said Shao. 
Researchers also conducted regional surveys around the excavation area, documenting more than 50 Pazyryk-era tombs.
Through the joint archaeological project, China and Kazakhstan have gained a deeper understanding of Bronze Age to Early Iron Age archaeological remains in the Lake Markakol basin, according to Shao.
In 2027, the two sides will continue excavations at key sites and burial grounds identified during the survey, while advancing regional archaeological investigations, data analysis, multidisciplinary research, young archaeologist training and academic exchanges. 
    A tomb uncovered by the China-Kazakhstan joint archaeological team Photo: Collaborative Research Center for Archaeology of the Silk Roads
Archaeological exchanges
China's overseas archaeological cooperation has also become a platform for broader exchanges among researchers and civilizations.
Such projects, experts say, are helping expand archaeological research beyond national borders and provide new perspectives on exchanges among ancient civilizations.
China's overseas archaeology has grown alongside its broader participation in global cultural heritage protection.
The National Cultural Heritage Administration's cultural heritage development plan through 2030 calls for expanded archaeological cooperation in Austronesian-speaking regions, trans-Himalayan areas, and routes connected to the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road, reported Xinhua.
The plan seeks to strengthen the methods used to trace Chinese cultural artifacts overseas, and advance efforts to retrieve lost cultural relics.
It also pushes for greater Chinese participation in global cultural heritage governance and expanded international partnerships, including new protection cooperation agreements with more countries worldwide, according to Xinhua.
In these joint collaborations, researchers from different countries bring together their expertise in regional archaeology and fieldwork, conducting exchanges on archaeological surveys, excavations, multidisciplinary research and regional cultural studies. Such cooperation has strengthened mutual learning and laid a foundation for long-term partnerships, according to Shao.
The China-Uzbekistan cooperation has established research centers in Samarkand and Termez to support studies on human-environment interactions and cultural heritage. The initiative has also trained professionals in Silk Road archaeology, scientific research and heritage conservation through programs for Uzbek universities and research institutions, while promoting international academic exchanges to advance Silk Road heritage protection and cultural cooperation, noted Zhu Jiangsong, a member of the China-Uzbekistan joint archaeological team from the School of Cultural Heritage, Northwest University. 
Through these partnerships, Chinese archaeologists are not only contributing technology, research experience and training, but also gaining first-hand materials and fresh perspectives that help advance the study of ancient civilizations and enrich China's archaeological research.
。    10月25日，在全场的倒计时声中，“远古葱茏”——抚顺生物群特展在辽宁古生物博物馆一楼正式开展，以馆藏珍稀的抚顺生物群标本为核心，精心构建知识化展示链条，将标本资源与科技和艺术完美融合，通过自然看历史、透过历史看文化，充分展示抚顺地域魅力。本次特展由沈阳师范大学、中共抚顺市委宣传部、国家岩矿化石标本资源共享平台主办，辽宁古生物博物馆承办，辽宁省自然资源厅科技外事处指导，将持续至今年12月10日。         　　抚顺生物群是辽宁十大古生物群之一。抚顺生物群的时代为始新世中晚期（距今约5200-4000万年），发现了包括植物以及鱼类、淡水龟类等脊椎动物和昆虫等无脊椎动物化石门类，其中昆虫等节肢动物化石常保存于精美的琥珀之中。抚顺植物群曾出现高大的水杉、红杉等松柏类；还发现现今只在热带-亚热带生长的棕榈植物——似沙巴棕等化石，说明当时抚顺气候相当炎热，茂盛的植物为形成大规模的森林及辽宁第4期大煤田创造了充足的物质条件。

二 |          　　当天的开展仪式吸引不少热情的参观者前来观展。参观过程中，参观者通过抚顺地区发现的50余件珍贵化石及矿物标本的集中展出，一同领略“抚顺生物群”的独特魅力，在馆内讲解员的讲解下穿越时空，回到了那个“葱茏”的史前世界，感受大自然的神奇与壮丽。         　　辽宁古生物博物馆展览部主任刘森介绍说，此次特展是抚顺生物群化石在全国范围内的首次集中展出，展出了抚顺槲叶、抚顺桦等珍贵化石，以及种类齐全的抚顺琥珀，这些化石和琥珀非常具有科研价值和展览价值，让公众透过远古自然，更加深入了解抚顺悠久的历史文化。         　　作为抚顺流量工程中“抚顺宣传进沈阳”的一项重要活动内容，本次特展的举办得到了中国罕王控股有限公司董事会主席、北京大学沈阳校友会会长杨继野和以赵毅为代表的抚顺众多收藏家的大力支持，展览中的大部分展品选自他们为辽宁古生物博物馆捐赠的2000余块动植物化石和100余块琥珀。特展启动仪式上，辽宁古生物博物馆党总支书记杨建杰，为杨继野和赵毅颁授了化石捐赠证书。         　　抚顺生物群因其发现大量蕴含动植物的琥珀而被誉为世界上种类最丰富的琥珀生物群之一，这些琥珀不仅填补了始新世时期亚洲大陆琥珀生物群的空白，也因其内含物中具有极高的生物多样性，为研究气候变化和构造事件对欧亚大陆生物演化的影响提供了重要支撑。         　　特展启动仪式结束后，还同步举行了相关系列科普活动“一叶知秋——书香中的自然”植物书签制作活动。

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