Guangdong Light

Author: Mai Yinghao, Wang Wenjian
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: On November 11, 1983, a news report broadcast by Xinhua News Agency shocked both domestically and internationally. 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 in Xianggang, west of Yuexiu Park in Guangzhou. The artifacts unearthed from the tomb were the most numerous and yielded the greatest treasures among all Han Dynasty tombs in Lingnan. Its scientific value can be compared to the Mancun tomb of the Prince of Zhongshan and the Mawangdui tomb of the Marquis of the Han Dynasty in Changsha, holding an important position in the archaeological work of Han Dynasty tombs nationwide. The content of this book includes detailed chapters 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 Xuang Palace," "The Legend of Ancient Seals," "What Secrets Do the Three Gold Seals Hold?" "The Mysteries in the Jade Seal," "Distinguishing the Right Lady," "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 Rare Jade in Panyu," "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," "Food Culture," "Tracing the Nanyue Kingdom," "The Imperial Garden Revealed," "Nanyue Also Had a 'Changle Palace'," and "A New Hall of Lingnan Culture."