Abstract：Based on inscriptions and documents, this paper studies coal mining of Jiaozuo from the perspective of archaeology. Researchers find that Jiaozuo started coal mining in Tang and Song dynasty, thrived in Ming and Qing dynasty and reached its peak in middle and late period of Qing. At that time, coal mining helped to meet living and production needs, it was also the important traded goods. This paper not only presents the process of coal mining of Jiaozuo, but provides first-hand data for further study as well.

Keyword：coal mining;archaeology;inscriptions;