In the vast grassland of Inner Mongolia, one morning in 03, a jaw-dropping archaeological discovery completely subverted people's perception of history. In an ancient cemetery, a well-preserved Khitan female corpse was found, as if a time machine traveled back to the Liao Dynasty thousands of years ago.
The Khitan woman who has been stripped of her mysterious cloak has finally surfaced in the sea of history, and her identity reveals an amazing legend of the Liao Dynasty court. This mysterious woman turned out to be the younger sister of Liao Taizu Yelu Abaoji, Princess Yu Lu Jingu.
Princess Yu Lu Jingu can be described as a prominent and noble status, she is not only the sister of Liao Taizu, but also one of the most noble women in Khitan at that time. In addition to her royal status, she also carries the responsibilities of a high-ranking shaman and an augu, which gives her a preeminent position on both religious and cultural levels.
The title of "Aogu" means that she is irreplaceable in Khitan society. Ao Gu were one of the most noble women in the Khitan, and they were not only part of the royal family, but also the main undertaker of religious and sacrificial ceremonies. The uniqueness of this identity makes Princess Yu Lu unique in the Khitan social hierarchy.
The extravagance of her tomb and the layers of gorgeous clothes on her body are the best annotations to her noble status. And the consternation on her face may be the true emotion when witnessing the great changes in history. The presence of such a prominent and religiously authoritative woman opens a mysterious door to the court culture of the Liao Dynasty.
While solving the mystery of Princess Yu Lujingu's tomb, we should also deeply understand the historical time and space she represents. This is not only the story of a noble woman, but also a part of the society and culture of the Liao Dynasty. Her tomb is a treasure trove of time, waiting for us to excavate and understand, so as to present a richer and more complete picture of the Khitan society thousands of years ago.
This ancient woman, known as the "Khitan female corpse", was buried in a gorgeous tomb, covered with exquisite clothes in layers. The layers of these garments are as high as 11 layers, like a wrap of history, burying ancient secrets deep in them. When archaeologists peel off layer after layer of clothing, it seems to untie the veil of time and stare at the Khitan women who have been sleeping for thousands of years.
However, what is strange is that when the 11th layer of clothing is peeled off, the archaeologists are not faced with a silent and serene female corpse, but a formidable picture. The Khitan woman's face seemed to be frozen in a moment of shock and fear, like a ghost frozen in time.
This sudden change stunned the archaeologists present, and some even fled because of the sudden supernatural feeling. Such a scene, as if it were an ancient oil painting, shows the mystery of history in a mysterious and unpredictable way.
When the archaeologists removed the gorgeous clothes of the Khitan woman Yu Lu Jingu layer by layer, everything seemed to be proceeding step by step. However, when the last layer of clothing was gently removed, it triggered a surprise accident.
Suddenly, a black liquid emerges, accompanied by a pungent smell. The experienced expert immediately realized that this was not an unusual situation, and he was keenly aware that the black liquid was mercury! For a while, an urgent warning sounded at the archaeological site, and the danger signal was quickly conveyed to all those present.
Mercury, also known as mercury, is a highly toxic metal element that was often used to prevent embalming in ancient times. However, the mercury here reveals the true cause of Princess Yu Lujingu's death. Experienced experts concluded that the mercury was not used to protect the body, but was directly related to the cause of death of the tomb owner.
Experts speculate that Princess Yu Lujingu ended her life by taking mercury. And this gives us a deeper understanding of the cause of her death. The age of burial is between 30 and 35 years old, and women in this age group often carry family honors and responsibilities. Perhaps, there is an untold story behind the cause of her death, and mercury is only part of the clue.
This discovery has led archaeologists to re-examine the life of Princess Yu Lu Jinggu and find the secrets hidden in the long river of history. Mercury, once a precious embalming, is now the key to solving millennial mysteries, leading us to a deeper understanding of this Khitan royal woman and the mysteries she left behind in history.
This bizarre discovery has sparked extensive discussion and research. What was it that made this Khitan woman look so frightened at a moment a thousand years later? What secret of history was touched that made her face freeze in this eternal moment?
Although this event is full of mysteries and unsolved mysteries, we cannot shy away from exploring history. This is an invitation to the past, allowing us to have a deeper understanding of the culture, life of that era, and the life story of that Khitan woman. History is always a complex and magnificent picture, and every layer is worth unraveling and understanding, rather than retreating because of mystery.