The 5th Chinese Archaeological Congress opened on Thursday (October 15) in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Organized under the theme "The History and Future of Archaeology," the congress features an opening ceremony, keynote addresses, 28 panel sessions, more than 570 academic presentations, and 22 public lectures. The event will run through October 17.

Since its inception in 2016, four sessions of the Chinese Archaeological Congress have been successfully held. The primary objectives of this event are to showcase the current status and key achievements of archaeological research in China, strengthen international openness and academic exchange, and accelerate the overall advancement of the country`s archaeological discipline.

The congress is being held under the guidance of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA), and the Shanxi Provincial People`s Government. It is jointly organized by the Archaeological Society of China, the Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Shanxi Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage, and the Yuncheng Municipal People`s Government.

Source: Rubi, Faisal, Suborna | China Media Group (CMG)