China Matters'Feature: Archaeologists on Universal Parallels between Civilizations

HANGZHOU, China,Dec. 11, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- On the UNESCO world heritage map for five years, China's archaeological ruins of Liangzhu, in parallel with the Aegean Civilization inGreece, has gained growing international recognition with the progress of archaeological research and cultural exchanges.

Under the theme of"exchanges and mutual learning for a new model of human progress," the Second Liangzhu Forum, held fromNovember 11 to 13inHangzhou,Zhejiang Province, brought together over 300 participants from more than 60 countries and regions, including cultural officials, diplomats, archaeologists, writers, and musicians, to explore the profound cultural and historical significance of Liangzhu.

This video features a compelling dialogue between two archaeologists, ProfessorMinoru Yonedafrom theUniversity of TokyoandPatricia Ledesma Bouchan, Director of Museo delTemplo MayorinMexico City. Together, they explore the shared themes of ancient civilizations, including urbanization, cultural exchange, and the significance of artifacts like jade, while drawing parallels between Liangzhu and other early civilizations such as the Aztec and Mesopotamian cultures. Their discussion highlights the universal questions of human development and the interdisciplinary potential of archaeology in bridging global cultural connections.

Join this thought-provoking dialogue, curated byChina Matters, to uncover the remarkable similarities that transcend time and borders among ancient civilizations.Watchnow and be inspired by this journey through history!

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