Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology

The Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology is a research facility in Yanta District focused on excavations and studies of ancient Chinese cultures. The institution houses over 140,000 artifacts and operates laboratory facilities for analyzing and documenting findings.

The facility was founded in September 1958 as part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and later experienced various administrative changes. This founding made it one of the first modern archaeological research centers in the region.

The institute maintains extensive collections and documents archaeological findings from across the region. Its work helps local and national museums access research results.

Access to the collections is generally restricted to researchers and specialists, though sometimes possible by prior arrangement. Visitors are better served exploring nearby museums that are publicly accessible and display findings from excavations.

Beyond its known collections, the institution conducts numerous rescue excavations to preserve artifacts before construction work. Many significant finds come from these rapid digs tied to urban development.

Location: Yanta District

Inception: 1958

Address: 陕西省西安市雁塔区乐游路3号

Website: http://shxkgy.cn

GPS coordinates: 34.23191,108.97205

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20