近百年来的考古学研究成果显示，古代新疆（或西域）虽是亚欧各大文明的边缘地区，但独特的地理位置使其成为东西方文明交流的汇聚之地。亚欧各大文明与西域本土文明相互碰撞、交融后，塑造出多元的文化面貌，造就了此地独特的发展轨迹。

本书收录了与新疆地区考古学研究相关的论文13篇，旨在展现新疆作为东西方交流、沟通的桥梁地位，加深世人对古代新疆多元文化的认识。世界各国文明各不相同，各有所长，平等交流、开放包容才能推动人类文明的进步与世界和平发展。

This book contains 13 papers related to archaeological research in Xinjiang, aiming to show Xinjiang's status as a bridge for communication between the East and the West, and deepen the world's understanding of Ancient Xinjiang's multi culture. Although different civilizations in the world have their own strengths, only equal exchanges, openness and inclusiveness can promote the progress of human civilization and world peace and development.