Immortal Marquis - Major Archaeological Discoveries of the Mawangdui Han Tombs: Major Archaeological Discoveries of the Mawangdui Han Tombs

Author: Fu Juyou
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: The Western Han Dynasty was a great Eastern country that stood at the pinnacle of world civilization two thousand years ago. The splendid civilization it created not only illuminated ancient East but also shone across the entire ancient world. However, two thousand years of dust and storms have obscured its brilliant appearance, and the records of it in Chinese and foreign historical texts are simple and vague. The distant Western Han Dynasty, in people's minds, is like a misty mountain shrouded in clouds or an endless ocean, faint and mysterious, sparking endless imagination. This book includes detailed content such as "Unveiling a Millennial Mystery," "The Reappearance of the Silk Country," "The Underground Library," and "The Legend of Mo the Great."
From 1972 to 1974, the excavation of the three Western Han Dynasty tombs at Mawangdui in Changsha brought the ancient Western Han civilization back to life before our eyes. The thousands of artifacts buried with the deceased showcased the enchanting charm of this ancient world civilization. Among them are the earliest surviving comet maps, solar spots maps, topographic maps measured through actual surveys, and the earliest city maps in the world. There are also many of the oldest musical instruments, medical practices, weapons, and brightly polished lacquerware. There are even bright red Yangmei and golden rice grains that have remained vibrant after two thousand years. There are exquisite wooden figurines hailed as the "Eastern Venus," numerous ancient painted silk banners, and hundreds of varieties of silk.