The Bronze Age of ancient Shu is like a vast picture, from the mysterious sacrificial pit of Sanxingdui, we have unveiled the veil of this glorious history little by little. A huge bronze Liren mythical beast seems to be a traveler in a time tunnel, allowing us to meet the ancient ancestors. With the continuous deepening of archaeology, every unearthed cultural relic is a precious witness to the ancient Shu civilization.
At the Sanxingdui site, every excavation is a time travel. From more than 600 artifacts unearthed for the first time in 1934 to more than 15,000 cultural relics unearthed in sacrificial pits No. 3 to 8 in 2020, archaeologists continue to interpret the legend of the ancient Shu civilization. Among them, the discovery of turtle-back grid-shaped bronzes and silk residues has given us a new understanding of the silk culture of ancient Shu and filled the gap in history and archaeology.
Mysterious Dali statues, gorgeous Shu brocade, golden rods and other precious cultural relics are showing us the wisdom and skills of the ancient Shu people. Through the study of these cultural relics, we have a deeper understanding of the life, beliefs and culture of the ancient Shu people. The bronzes of Sanxingdui are not only physical objects, but also the link between us and ancient civilizations.
However, the glory of the ancient Shu civilization did not last long. The demise of Sanxingdui may be the result of a combination of various factors such as internal contradictions and major events. However, even though the Sanxingdui civilization has passed away, the rich heritage it left behind is still telling us the glorious history of ancient Shu. Looking forward to more archaeological discoveries, let us have a more comprehensive understanding of this mysterious and glorious ancient Shu civilization.
Let's open "Searching for Ancient China: Ancient Shu Records", follow the footsteps of archaeologists, explore the history that has been sleeping for thousands of years, and feel the unique charm of ancient Shu civilization. At the same time, we also look forward to more people joining in the study of ancient Shu culture, exploring the mysteries of this civilization together, and adding more colors to our history.