The Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) (the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of History), was established on August 1st, 1950, as one of the earliest institutes founded under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In May 1977, it was placed under the jurisdiction of the CASS. Today, the Institute of Archaeology stands as a top-tier national archaeological research institution with the most comprehensive academic disciplines, the broadest research scope, and the richest scholarly achievements, enjoying preeminence domestically and renown internationally.
