Wang Jin | |
|---|---|
王劲 | |
| Born | 12 December 1926 |
| Died | 6 February 2020 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Occupation(s) | Archaeologist, museum vice director |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Hubei Provincial Museum, Ministry of Culture, Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Archaeology |
| Sub-discipline | Chinese prehistory |
| Institutions | Hubei Provincial Museum, Hubei Archaeological Association |
| Main interests | Jianghan Plain Metallurgy |
Wang Jin (Chinese: 王劲; 12 December 1926 – 6 February 2020) was a Chinese archaeologist whose research focus was on prehistoric sites in the Jianghan Plain. One of China's first female archaeologists, she was a member of the team that discovered the Neolithic Qujialing culture. She later led the excavation of major sites including the Tonglüshan ancient copper mine and the Shang dynasty city of Panlongcheng. She served as leader of the Hubei Provincial Archaeological Team, Vice Director of Hubei Provincial Museum, and President of the Hubei Archaeological Association.