Cross-Border Archaeology

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Over the past two decades, Chinese archaeology has undergone a rapid global expansion, marking a significant shift from its traditionally inward-looking approach. The number of cross-border projects initiated by Chinese archaeologists has grown from almost none to nearly three dozen in 20 countries. While many researchers have analysed how this transformative trend might reshape the landscape of world archaeology, few have seriously considered its impact on Chinese archaeology itself. Although the potential impacts are diverse, this chapter argues that the most critical impact of cross-border archaeology may be on the prevailing Sinocentric historiographical orientation within Chinese archaeology. This orientation is characterised by a focus on confirming textual records that emphasise the longevity of a centralised Chinese state. Despite the diversification of Chinese archaeology with the rise of scientific archaeology over the last few decades, this core Sinocentric perspective remains dominant. By examining the distinctive features of Sino-foreign collaborative archaeological projects, this chapter elucidates how these projects can challenge and potentially transform Sinocentric historiographical perspectives. Two case studies—the Sino-Kenyan project on the Swahili Coast and the Sino-Honduran project in the jungles of Mesoamerica—illustrate this process in practice. Through these examples, this chapter contends that the globalisation of Chinese archaeological work will help to further liberate Chinese archaeology from conventional Sinocentric historiographical agendas and facilitate its fuller integration into international research.
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Authors Yuqi Li
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197800324.013.0041
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197800324.013.0041
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