Liangzhu civilization books to be published in multiple languages

Lu Dongming, president of Zhejiang University Press, speaks at the signing ceremony for the cooperative multilingual publishing of the Liangzhu Civilization Series in Beijing on Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 

The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, which date back 5,300 years, were inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 6 during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee in Baku, Azerbaijan.

China now has 55 entries on the World Heritage list, the most in the world.

"That Liangzhu ruins were recognized as UNESCO World Heritage is a testimony to the existence of at least 5,000 years of Chinese civilization," Chen Tongbin, main drafter of the bidding document for the Liangzhu World Heritage application, told China Daily website in an interview.

"The successful bid also helps boost the Chinese nation's confidence in its culture," Chen added.

Early State in East Asia Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, the first book featuring studies on the value of Liangzhu ruins and a work co-authored by Chen, will also be published.

Last year, Zhejiang University Press sealed 142 deals relating to publications going global in the humanities and social sciences. Relevant books were written in 13 languages covering main economic achievements of China, traditional Chinese culture, and many other different themes.