Based on the development of such disciplines as Quaternary Geology, Archaeology and Palynology, a new cross-discipline named Environmental Archaeology has been developing rapidly recently.

• 环境考古学是近二三十年来在第四纪地质学、考古学、孢粉学等学科大发展的基础上展开的科学研究新领域,它是许多学科交叉研究中诞生的新学科。