"Cold Major" caught up with archeological heat Zhejiang's first archeological undergraduate major to usher in the first freshman

Zhejiang News Client Reporter Wang Yiqun Intern Chen Yanqing

On August 26, Zhejiang University Urban College held a undergraduate new student opening ceremony. The archeology department jointly co -constructed by Zhejiang University City College and the Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau officially ushered in the first 30 freshmen. This is the first undergraduate major in Zhejiang.

This former "cold professional" has now catching up with good times. The archeological cause of Zhejiang is ushered in an explosive growth. The reporter learned from the Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau that as of the end of July, the province's archeological investigation and exploration and excavation projects were close to the whole year last year. "Because of the construction of infrastructure such as subway engineering and archeological exploration before land transfer, as of the end of July, there were more than 1,400 archeological projects in Hangzhou, which was three times the same period last year." Changlang Xufeng said. In addition, whether it is excavated projects or unearthed cultural relics, Hangzhou has set a record for several years in a row.

"Archaeological heat reflects the preciousness of professional talents. According to the National Cultural Relics Bureau's" Field Archaeological Operation Regulations ", Zhejiang professionals gap is about 6 times that of existing personnel." The relevant person in charge of the Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau said. At present, there are no more than 200 professional and technical personnel engaged in archeological work in Zhejiang, and only 68 are qualified for archeological excavations.

Compared with the past archeology majors, archeology is now wider, involving archeology, cultural relics protection and museums.

In addition to excavations on the spot, archeologists also need to assume later arrangement and scientific research. At the Song Liuling Project of the Royal Cemetery of the Southern Song Dynasty, the team led by the archeological leader Li Huida of the Provincial Archaeological Institute was still stepping up the excavation of the explorer. "These staff include 6 technicians and nearly 30 ordinary workers, but they cannot meet all needs." Li Huida said that they must undertake exploration, excavation, video shooting, on -site surveying and mapping, etc. Draw, repair, etc. of the excavated cultural relics. At present, the manpower is insufficient, and these tasks can only be completed overtime.

According to statistics, archeological projects in the province have increased. Prior to 2018, there were less than 80 archaeological projects each year in the Provincial Archaeological Institute, and in 2019, it has increased significantly. This year, it has undertaken more than 400 projects. "As a large cultural province, Zhejiang needs to have archeological talents that match it." Luo Rupeng, full -time deputy secretary of the Provincial Archaeological Institute, said that professionals with excellent field archeological ability are still the most needed talents in Zhejiang. He said: "The professional talents of field archeology can not only integrate multi -disciplinary integration to improve the comprehensive ability, but also meet the needs of grass -roots cultural security units."

In the past year, Zhejiang University Urban College has introduced well -known experts and scholars in various fields of field archeology from northwest, northeast, and southwestern regions across the country. As of October this year, there will be 18 professional teachers. In terms of curriculum, the school also compiles a strong training plan to strengthen practicality and practicality. Du Zhengxian, director of the Department of Archeology of Zhejiang University of Zhejiang University, introduced that the research on the research of the field of archeology and digital archeology, and technology archeology were specially established.

Zhejiang has 281 national key cultural relics protection units and 869 provincial -level key cultural relics protection units. The county -level cultural relics administration is relatively insufficient. The relevant person in charge of the Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau said that next, Zhejiang will continue to promote the construction of archeological capabilities through the establishment of professional archaeological institutions, increasing preparation, and talent training.

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