Lingnan Light---Archaeological Discoveries of the Nanyue King's Tomb: Archaeological Discoveries of the Nanyue King's Tomb

Author: Mai Yinghao
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: On November 11, 1983, a news report released by Xinhua News Agency shocked both domestic and international audiences. A Western Han Dynasty tomb of the Nanyue King was discovered in Xianggang, Guangzhou. Major newspapers such as People's Daily, Guangming Daily, Guangzhou Daily, Southern Daily, and Yangcheng Evening News published extensive reports on the discovery. On that day, People's Daily reported: "A Western Han Dynasty tomb of the Nanyue King was found west of Yuexiu Park in Guangzhou. The artifacts unearthed from the tomb represent the largest number and most significant findings among all Han Dynasty tombs in Lingnan. Its scientific value can be compared to the Mausoleum of Prince Jing of Zhongshan in Mancang and the Han Dynasty Marquis Tomb in Changsha, holding an important position in the archaeological work of Han Dynasty tombs nationwide. This book includes detailed content such as 'Intimidating Yangcheng,' 'The Lingnan Kingdom,' 'The Mysterious King's Tomb,' 'Discoveries Under Xianggang,' 'Opening the Gate of the Earthly Palace,' 'Exploring the Mysteries of the Xuan Palace,' 'The Legend of Ancient Seals,' 'What Secrets Do the Three Gold Seals Hold?' 'The Mysteries in Jade Seals,' 'Distinguishing the Queen and Concubines,' 'A Spectacle of Han Jade,' 'The Strange 'Jade Suit,' 'Ritual Jade and 'Jade Burial,' 'Exquisite Jade Accessories,' 'Rare Practical Jade Objects,' 'A Sea of Treasures,' 'The Gathering of Exquisite Jade in Guangzhou,' 'Imports from Two Thousand Years Ago,' 'The King of Bronze Mirrors,' 'The Earliest Flat Glass and Printing Tools,' 'Lingnan Civilization,' 'Nanyue Pottery,' 'Bronze and Iron Wares,' 'A Glimpse of Agriculture,' 'Chu Dance and Yue Music,' 'Dietary Culture,' 'Tracing the Nanyue Kingdom,' 'The Imperial Garden Reveals Its True Face,' 'Nanyue Also Had a 'Changle Palace,' and 'A New Hall of Lingnan Culture,' among others.