preface
The productive forces of labour continue to develop with the continuous progress of science and technology – Marx
Our ancients used their ingenuity to create a brilliant civilization. The rich and colorful culture we see now comes from the ancients, and under their continuous creation, they have gradually accumulated a rich cultural heritage. The inventions of the ancients touched all aspects of our lives and laid the foundation for our current development. In our impression, the living standards of the ancients are relatively backward, and the construction of cities is certainly relatively slow.
In fact, the wisdom of the ancients is beyond our imagination. We say that in urban construction, the drainage system is very important. In order to facilitate the development of the city, we have adopted an advanced drainage system to ensure the safety and health of the city. The ancients knew the importance of drainage systems for a long time and transported drainage systems to urban construction. Mainland experts discovered an ancient drainage system during the archaeology of Zhoukou, and its layout was so exquisite that experts felt ashamed of themselves. So, what kind of drainage system did the ancients invent?
Major archaeological discoveries
Our country has a long history, and has continuously created inventions for thousands of years, leaving valuable wealth for our descendants. Since our birth, we humans have been constantly exploring the world, and in the process of exploration, we have not only gradually adapted to the environment but also used the surrounding things to invent and create. The ingenuity of our ancients is truly admirable, and there are even many inventions that we cannot solve. The wheel of history is constantly moving forward, and many inventions of the ancients have been buried in the ground in the change of time. The existence of history will not always be sealed in the dust, and the emergence of archaeology has unveiled historical mysteries for us. The continuous development of archaeology has brought us closer and closer to the historical truth, and also let us see the wisdom of the ancients.
The purpose of our archaeology is not to discover the precious treasures left by the ancients, but to explore history through these buried treasures. These relics and monuments buried deep in the ground are alive, and they tell us the truth of history. In the development of mainland archaeology, the cultural relics unearthed at the Sanxingdui site not long ago have shocked the world. The new discoveries at the Sanxingdui site once again prove the advanced civilization of our country. The Sanxingdui site once again makes us think that humans really have advanced civilizations, but our current technology cannot confirm this. There are still many mysteries in the Sanxingdui ruins, and I believe that we will find the answers in the near future.
In addition to the Sanxingdui site, our archaeologists have discovered many valuable sites. In the 1980s, mainland archaeologists discovered ancient sites that were more than 4,000 years old. Located in Pingliangtai, Huaiyang District, Zhoukou, Henan, the site is most famously found in the Yue Wang Sword. Many precious cultural relics have been excavated from the ruins of Pingliangtai Ancient City, which are of high value to archaeological research. In fact, there is another highlight in this site, that is, the ancient drainage system discovered by experts. This discovery also confirms that the level of urban construction of the ancients is quite high, and the layout planning is very clever. More than 4,000 years ago, it can still be well preserved, which shows the superb construction technology of the ancients.
The earliest drainage system in ancient times
We humans have been constantly fighting against nature since our birth. We can only survive long if we conquer nature, but our human strength in the face of nature is limited. Even if we are now developed in science and technology, we can only reduce the risk in the face of disasters brought by nature. Not long ago, we were affected by typhoon fireworks, which brought serious floods to Henan. In the face of this sudden flood, the city's drainage system can be said to be overwhelmed. In just a few days, the entire city was submerged and severely damaged. Our modern drainage system is advanced, but it is still paralyzed in the face of natural disasters.
Drainage systems are very important for urban construction, although they cannot withstand powerful flood disasters, but they can solve the usual drainage problems. The construction of our country's cities has always paid great attention to the problem of drainage system. Without this well-developed drainage system, cities could be soaked in water at any time, posing health risks to people. In fact, not only the construction of our modern city is inseparable from the drainage system, but also the development of ancient cities. The ancients were very forward-looking about the design of drainage systems, and they had long discovered the importance of drainage. The drainage system found by mainland experts in the ruins of the ancient city of Pingliangtai in Zhoukou can be said to be the earliest drainage system on the mainland.
The discovery of the drainage system at the ruins of pingliangtai ancient city was also a fortuitous opportunity. At that time, two villagers were working in the field, and they accidentally found something hard in the field, and dug it out to see something similar to a sword. Later, the two villagers reported the situation, and experts came to identify and confirmed that it was an ancient cultural relic. In later archaeology, experts discovered ancient drainage systems. The drainage system was also damaged because of its age, but experts have restored it anyway. According to the restoration of experts, we have seen a complete set of drainage systems, and it has to be said that the ancients conceived very cleverly. At that time, experts also expressed great shame after reading it.
The ingenuity of the ancient drainage system
Our modern drainage system has been perfected, and in the rainy season, it can solve the water area very well. Our current drainage system has spread throughout the city, forming a perfect system. Our modern drainage system has successfully passed the test and the drainage technology is quite perfect. In fact, our country has a lot of say in the study of drainage systems. The drainage system in the ruins of the ancient city of Pingliangtai is the earliest drainage facility currently developed on the mainland. At present, this drainage system has a history of more than 4,000 years, which means that the ancients began to study the drainage system in the Neolithic Age. The design of this drainage system in the ruins is very clever and plays a big role in drainage.
Drainage pipes are interlocked with each other, and after they are connected, the pipes and channels are buried with loess. Such a drainage system is very effective in solving the problem of urban waterlogging. However, these drainage systems were damaged by flooding. In order to strengthen the drainage system, the ancients also designed another set of drainage pipes. This set of drainage systems was discovered by experts later in archaeology, and the planning is more systematic in comparison. In order to prevent waterlogging, the drainage system changed the original north-south distribution to an east-west layout. What is even more shocking is that each house has a drainage pipe at the entrance, and finally it is connected to the drainage pipe outside the city wall. The drainage pipes in the city are also designed with ramps, and the internal high and outer low are more convenient for drainage. I have to say that the ancients' conception is very clever, and we as modern people are really ashamed of ourselves.
epilogue
The splendor of our current civilization is the accumulation of the wisdom and wisdom of our ancestors. The inventions and creations of the ancients laid the foundation for the development of our modern science and technology. The ancient civilizations we see now may be just the tip of the iceberg, and there is much more to it than that. The creations and inventions of the ancients may be beyond our imagination, and their wisdom and imagination make us ashamed of ourselves. The wisdom of the ancestors has infinite power and has guided our development. History is constantly moving forward, and we will eventually unveil the mystery of history.
Resources
Records of the Ruins of the Ancient City of Pingliangtai