Tong Tao
Tong Tao is a researcher known for his insights into ancient Chinese transportation networks and historical geography. He has been influential in the study of the Kunlun stone carvings, emphasizing their importance in understanding the connectivity of trade routes like the ancient Tangbo Road during the Qin Dynasty. His analyses provide a critical perspective on the logistical capabilities of historical emissaries.
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Tong Tao believes that the Qin stone inscriptions emerged in a time of great public attention.
光明网评论员：一往无前，我们快马扬鞭！ _光明网
China· 2026-02-17
Tong Tao believes that the Qin stone inscriptions have emerged in a time of great public attention.
【社论】一往无前，我们快马扬鞭！ _光明网China· 2026-02-17Tong Tao is a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences who published an article revealing the discovery of the Qin Dynasty stone inscription.
那山那石那事，引出这段学术佳话 _光明网China· 2025-12-25
Tong Tao was interviewed during a CCTV news segment that showcased the discovery site of the carved stones.
【连续报道】“秦刻石”正成为全民关注的文化热点 _光明网China· 2025-12-10
Tong Tao found the stone during an archaeological survey, referring to it as the 'Qin Shi Huang sends envoy to collect herbs' stone.
【连续报道·来函热议】“秦刻石”定名之我见 _光明网China· 2025-11-28
Researcher Tong Tao from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences conducted a close inspection of the Qin inscriptions and discussed their historical significance.
【连续报道】“秦刻石”传承保护研讨会认为：必须保证刻石的原地原状 _光明网China· 2025-11-18Tong Tao published a paper suggesting that the stone carving is a Qin dynasty artifact, which sparked widespread attention.
青藏高原确认发现中国海拔最高秦代刻石 _光明网China· 2025-09-28
Tong Tao's article on 'Kunlun Stone Carvings' sparked a significant academic debate.
【连续报道·来函热议】展现了学术民主的时代风尚 _光明网China· 2025-09-25
Researcher Tong Tao from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences published a paper on the geographical location of Kunlun related to the Qin Dynasty.
中华文明多元一体的历史见证——中国海拔最高秦代刻石调查研究启示 _光明网China· 2025-09-21
Tong Tao is a researcher who believes that the inscriptions require interdisciplinary studies for further understanding.
扎陵湖畔，昼夜守护刻石 _光明网China· 2025-09-16
Tong Tao, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, published an article that sparked widespread attention and discussion about the stone carvings.
河源石能言 文明迹可见（推进文化自信自强） _光明网China· 2025-09-16Tong Tao is a researcher at the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences who published an article on the authenticity of the Qin stone inscription.
新见秦刻石的重大价值及意义——访中国社会科学院学部委员、中国秦汉史研究会会长卜宪群 _光明网China· 2025-09-16
Tong Tao, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, published an article that sparked widespread attention and discussion.
光明日报报道的“昆仑石刻”确证为秦代刻石 _光明网China· 2025-09-16
Tong Tao published an article in the Guangming Daily that sparked significant academic debate regarding the Kunlun stone carvings.
战国秦朝之际的“采药” _光明网China· 2025-09-10
Tong Tao's article sparked a significant academic debate regarding the authenticity and dating of the Kunlun stone inscription.
这个夏天，这块石头，这场争鸣……——“昆仑石刻”学术争鸣阶段性回眸 _光明网China· 2025-08-25
Professor Tong Tao argues that the inscription dates should be read as 'twenty-six years'.
“昆仑石刻”年代新证——兼论“廿六”“卅七”释读之争 _光明网China· 2025-08-01
Tong Tao is a researcher whose article sparked heated discussions in academia and society regarding the Kunlun stone carvings.
“昆仑石刻”当非今人伪造 _光明网China· 2025-07-25
Tong Tao is a researcher at the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences who recently published an article on the Kunlun stone carvings.
于诤竞中求真知——关于“昆仑石刻”学术争鸣思考之二 _光明网China· 2025-07-23Tong Tao's article sparked ongoing discussions in the academic community.
如是造，如是作——关于“昆仑石刻”的思考 _光明网China· 2025-07-23
Tong Tao is a researcher at the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences who published an article on the Kunlun stone carvings.
谈谈“昆仑石刻”中的“采药” _光明网China· 2025-07-21
Researcher Tong Tao believes that the ancient Kunlun Mountains may not be limited to a single location.
古昆仑山不止一处 _光明网China· 2025-07-18
Tong Tao is a researcher who conducted a significant investigation into the rock carvings at Zhaling Lake in Qinghai.
在秦汉视野下凝视扎陵湖石刻 _光明网China· 2025-07-16
Tong Tao emphasizes the importance of the stone carvings in proving the connectivity of the Tang and Tibetan ancient road during the Qin Dynasty.
从交通地理角度看“昆仑石刻” _光明网China· 2025-07-16
Tong Tao's team successfully read over thirty characters from the stone inscription.
秦代赴昆仑采药的可行性分析 _光明网China· 2025-07-14