Jade Road: History Lost in Ancient Tombs

Author: He Hao, Wang Zhi'an (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: How did they travel from the distant homeland of the Queen Mother of the West in ancient times to the Central Plains? The love story between the Duke Mu of Zhou and the Queen Mother of the West; the lost history of the Hebu family, who later became part of the great Japanese ethnic group, crossing the sea to Japan; the tragic and sorrowful journey of the Shanxi people to Kunlun Mountain, known as "Walking West"; countless legends and history, mystery and reality intertwined. Amidst awe and confusion, a comprehensive exploration team finally entered the profound embrace of the ancient Chinese nation, listening to her stories. The ancient capital of the Shang Dynasty and the old land of the Central Plains have long been renowned for their ancient tombs, among which the discovery of 4,000-year-old ancient jade caused a stir in academia. How did they travel from the distant "Yaochi" to the Central Plains in ancient times—this itself forms a suspenseful mystery. On their quest to trace the eastward journey of ancient jade, the exploration team discovered many mysterious historical enigmas that remain unsolved: the relationship between the Japanese ethnic group and the ancient jade-making family, the magical brocade of the remote Western Regions—these will all pique the reader's interest and prompt reflection on their own ethnic identity.