Objective:
To explore the production of scientific and technological knowledge in Eurasia and provide a comprehensive picture of its dissemination among the ancient civilizations along the Silk Road.
Scientific Issues:
(1) Comprehensive description of source materials connected to scientific and technical knowledge in Eurasia;
(2) Examination of the multifaceted modes of cross-cultural dissemination of scientific ideas and practices;
(3) Evaluation of the impact of scientific ideas and practices on the evolution and interaction of cultures and societies across Eurasia.
Pictures:
Revealed ancient production technology for zinc and iron from historical documents and archaeology, providing important basis for studying and comparing the development of traditional smelting technology in the east and west.
