Liu Li (archaeologist)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu.
Liu Li
刘莉
Born (1953-12-12) December 12, 1953 (age 70)
Alma materNorthwest University (China), Temple University, Harvard University
Known forResearch showing that agricultural technology in Ancient China originated from prototypes in the Upper Paleolithic.[1]
Book on The Archaeology of China from the Late Paleolithic to the Early Iron Age.
AwardsBest Translated Book of the Year in Archaeology, China, Best Translated Book Award (2007)
Scientific career
FieldsArchaeology
InstitutionsStanford University
Doctoral advisorKwang-chih Chang

Liu Li (Chinese: 刘莉; pinyin: Liú Lì; born December 12, 1953) is a Chinese-American archaeologist most well known for her work on Neolithic and Bronze Age Chinese archaeology. She is Sir Robert Ho Tung Professor in Chinese Archaeology at Stanford University.[2]

  1. ^ Carey, Bjorn (2 May 2013). "Stanford-led research pushes back origins of agriculture in China by 12,000 years". Stanford News. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Li Liu". Stanford Profiles. n.d. Retrieved 12 November 2016.