Ectopic paragonimiasis from 400-year-old female mummy of Korea

Of the parasite eggs discovered in ancient samples from Korean archaeological sites, Paragonimus spp. are of particular importance in that they are regarded as one of the most insidious trematode infection sources. Although their infection prevalence decreased rapidly in the early 20th century, archaeoparasitological studies on the species are still required, as historical knowledge of paragonimiasis remains far from comprehensive. Fortunately, we recently were given a chance to examine a medieval Korean mummy in a good state of preservation. Using morphological techniques, we discovered evidence of ectopic paragonimiasis in the sample from the 17th-century female. When the ITS 2 gene was extracted, amplified and sequenced from Paragonimus eggs, it showed 100% homology to the sequences of modern Paragonimus westermani reported from Korea and Japan, forming a cluster distinct from South Asian P. westermani. Our report is the first-ever analysis of ancient Paragonimus DNA from any archaeological field in the world. The ectopic paragonimiasis diagnosis made in this study, especially involving the liver sample, also is the first of its kind in archaeoparasitology.     

Moving sources: A preliminary study of volcanic glass artifact distributions in northeast China using PXRF

Recent studies have highlighted the long-distance transport of obsidian from the Paektusan (Tianchi or Baitoushan in Chinese) volcano on the border between China and North Korea to eastern Russia and Korea, but little is known about the role of the local population in the production and movement or exchange of this important raw material. This paper addresses this data lacuna by presenting sourcing results of 440 artifacts from 18 Late Paleolithic sites located in northeast China. A portable XRF enabled rapid non-destructive characterization of samples. The results show that although Paektusan obsidian was widely transported throughout northeast Asia, material from at least three other sources was also used. In particular, we highlight the significance of basaltic glass artifacts with the same geochemistry as sources found in the Primorye region of Far East Russia in sites from northeast China. This result indicates a two-way movement of volcanic glass artifacts between Primorye and the northeast of China rather than a unidirectional long-distance exchange system originating from Paektusan Volcano.     

陈元通宝背七小记

陈元通宝背七,小平,对读。为近年新发现品种,出自越南。目前仅知两品(图1)。十多年前粤人苏瑞光氏于广西所得,后归可居先生宝藏,是泉生坑绿锈,精整完好(图2)。予今年春手拓,实物为传世品。查拓本两品分属两版,然笔意、制作大同小异。是泉阔缘薄肉,文字制作类安南陈朝(1225-1257)初期铸币,尤其“通”字与陈太宗建中通宝、政平通宝之文字宛如一人所书。安南陈朝开国于南宋理宗宝庆元年(1225),亡于明惠帝建文元年(1399)。陈太宗皇帝八岁建国,国号安南,年号建中,建中七年改元天应政平,十九年改元元丰,元丰七年崩。圣宗即位后,改元绍隆,此后因蒙…     

第二轮修志要依法订正统计数字

数字材料是志书内容的重要组成部分,但首轮志书中的数字由于种种原因存在失实、浮夸的现象。第二轮修志要依法订正错误的统计数字,这关乎志书“信史”的地位。修订数字要按照《统计法》的规定,得到统计部门的认可。     

吉林省白山市老道洞遗址试掘报告

老道洞遗址位于吉林省白山市河口乡南郊的山腰上.2003年7月末,吉林大学边疆考古研究中心会同吉林省文物考古研究所及白山市文物管理委员会对该遗址进行了调查和试掘.出土了大量的文化遗物,包括有石器(磨盘、石斧、亚腰形石锄、砍砸器、刮削器、石镞、网坠)、陶器、骨器和大量的动物遗存.其年代最早可至新旧石器时代交替之际,最晚为新石器时代.为探讨浑江流域史前文化的面貌与邻近地区的文化交流等诸多相关问题,提供了丰富的科学资料.     

明清史籍中的"小云南"

"小云南"移民问题是目前社会和学术界争论十分激烈的问题,众说纷纭。本文经过梳理部分明清史籍,认为"小云南"就在今天云南祥云县附近,并对"小云南"研究中的其他问题进行分析。     

First appearance datum of the Silurian graptolite Oktavites spiralis,and its evolution on the northern margin of South China

Wang, X., Wang, J. & Zhang, J., May 2016. First appearance datum of the Silurian graptolite Oktavites spiralis, and its evolution on the northern margin of South China. Alcheringa 41, xxx–xxx. ISSN 0311-5518.

Xin Wang [wx200315046@163.com], Early Life Institute and State Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics, Department of Geology, Northwest University, Xian 710069, PR China & Research Center for Orogenic Geology, Xian Geological Survey Center, China Geological Survey, Xian 710054, PR China; Jian Wang [332891824@qq.com], Ju Zhang [710726657@qq.com], Research Center for Orogenic Geology, Xian Geological Survey Center, China Geological Survey, Xian 710054, PR China.

Graptolites represent the standard tools for biozonation and correlation of Ordovician and Silurian strata. Oktavites spiralis, one of the index graptolite species of the Telychian Age (late Llandovery, Silurian), is of great significance in biostratigraphy. However, the broad definition of the species and the lack of data on its evolutionary changes have led to controversies regarding its stratigraphic range and, consequently, to difficulties in regional correlations. Recent investigations in multiple Telychian profiles in the Ziyang–Langao area, along the northern margin of South China, reveal that the first appearance datum of Oktavites spiralis is located at the base of the Spirograptus turriculatus Zone, and its last appearance datum lies at the top of the Cyrtograptus lapworthi Zone (Telychian stage). The thecae vary markedly up-section and such change is consistent across all studied sections. This morphological change can be used as the basis for accurate stratigraphic subdivision and, hence, for effective regional correlation. In addition, this species has a wide range in population size and population density relative to other coexisting graptolite species, and can be better distinguished by using a more precise set of criteria.     

谷水与洛阳诸城址的关系初探

洛阳盆地群山环抱,地势险要。境内河流纵横,大的有伊、洛、、涧(谷水)四条,以它们为主干形成了密如蛛网的水道。洛阳诸水,以洛河最长,但谷水与洛阳的文化及城址变迁的关系也十分密切。目前关于谷水的研究还十分欠缺,一些学者的认识也不系统,多是先揣测地望再进行推论,结论缺乏考古学     

西汉“侯邑”更名“侯国”年代断限及 相关问题考辨

西汉时期列侯封地名称存在一个由“侯邑”演变为“侯国”的过程。综合利用传世文献以及印章、封泥、简牍中与列侯同名的邑类材料,可以推断西汉侯邑更名为侯国的时间在文帝三年左右。更名原因主要有西汉列侯地位逐步下降、侯邑与汤沐邑难以区分以及同名县邑增多等。侯邑更名为侯国,不只是名称的变易,还实际反映了西汉列侯性质的变迁,列侯逐渐丧失了其相对独立的地位。明确侯邑与汤沐邑的区别,可以为判断出土文献中“邑”类材料的性质、断限提供可靠依据,进一步促进汉邑问题的深入研究。     

武威磨嘴子汉墓出土“印花绢袋”的修复研究

武威磨嘴子汉墓出土"印花绢袋",现藏于甘肃省博物馆。因存在残缺、污染、糟朽等严重病害,急需进行保护修复。本工作在参照修复方案中相关专业仪器检测分析结果的基础上,查阅文献,寻找线索,研究推断出了绢袋形制。采用支撑法,选用风格相近的现代面料作为背衬,表面应用绉丝纱加固技术,对绢袋实施了保护修复,并对关键环节的技术要点作了总结归纳。修复后的绢袋形制明确,纹理清晰,光泽协调,整体牢固度提高,观展效果增强,达到了理想的保护修复效果,对今后同类文物的保护修复具有借鉴意义。