刘文锁

Liu Wensuo is a Chinese author known for his books on history. Publicly available information about him is limited, and few details of his life have been systematically disclosed. Judging from the four works held in the collection, his writing centers on the archaeology, history, and geography of the Western Regions and Xinjiang, combining scholarly depth with accessibility. He participated in compiling the 15-volume "Stein: Travels in the Western Regions" series, which systematically organizes Stein's expedition records in northwest China and offers readers a relatively complete account of modern exploration history in the region. "Travels in the Western Regions 04: Return to the Khotan Oasis" (Zhixin) continues this thread, focusing on the history and exploration of the Khotan oasis. His other works include "Essays on Xinjiang Archaeology," which leans toward specialized research, and "One Hundred Questions on Chinese Archaeology," written in a question-and-answer format for general readers, showing a balance between scholarly discussion and popularization.