Preface
In ancient times, there was a mysterious civilization, which was like a bright pearl embedded in the long river of history, that is, the fascinating Sanxingdui civilization. Over time, this once-glorious civilization was gradually forgotten by the world, until the hand shovels of modern archaeologists reawakened this sleeping land and uncovered one earth-shattering mystery after another.
Sanxingdui, the name has now become a hot topic for exploring ancient civilizations. People's curiosity and enthusiasm for it are like a blazing fire, illuminating every corner of exploring the unknown. Behind this enthusiasm, there are also various voices, some rational and objective, some absurd. Today, let's walk into this mysterious civilization together, separate the false from the true, and explore the truth that is covered up by doubts.
Doubt 1: An alien masterpiece
For the unearthed Sanxingdui bronze statue. Some people say that the eyes of those bronze statues are surprisingly large and must be the work of aliens. However, this statement is undoubtedly an underestimation of the imagination of ancient artists. The bronze statue of Sanxingdui is actually an artistic expression of the ancients to the gods. In ancient times, idols of gods were often endowed with otherworldly features to highlight their otherworldly divinity. Although the eyes of these bronze statues are exaggerated, they are more like the embodiment of the infinite reverie and reverence of the ancients for the mysterious world.
Doubt 2 Sanxingdui is not digging?
Sanxingdui excavation work stalled. Some have questioned why the excavation is not continued, and even speculated that it is because archaeologists are afraid to discover more amazing secrets. However, this speculation ignores the complexity and rigor of archaeological work.
In fact, archaeologists have never stopped studying Sanxingdui, not only completing the systematic cleaning of multiple pits, but also conducting a comprehensive exploration of the surrounding city walls and residential remains. All this hard work is to better restore the truth of history, so that we can have a deeper understanding of this ancient civilization.
Doubt 3 The Central Plains civilization was later than the Sanxingdui civilization
The relationship between the Sanxingdui civilization and the Central Plains civilization. Some people claim that the Sanxingdui civilization is earlier than the Central Plains civilization, and even think that Sanxingdui has nothing to do with the Chinese civilization. This argument ignores the pluralistic unity of Chinese civilization.
In fact, the origin of the Sanxingdui civilization can be traced back to the Yangshao culture, which shows that the Sanxingdui civilization is an inseparable part of the Chinese civilization. Its appearance not only enriches our understanding of ancient Chinese history, but also proves that Chinese civilization is broad, profound, diverse and inclusive.
Doubt 4: Sanxingdui's bronzes are the most exquisite
The exquisiteness of Sanxingdui bronzes. Some people believe that the bronzes of Sanxingdui were the most advanced at that time, and even think that their exquisiteness exceeds that of the Central Plains. This view ignores the actual situation of Sanxingdui bronzes.
Although the bronzes of Sanxingdui have unique creativity in design, they are not as fine as the bronzes of the Central Plains in terms of craftsmanship. This difference reflects the diversity of artistic expression and technological development of different civilizations, and is also a vivid embodiment of the exchanges and mutual learning between ancient civilizations.
Doubt 5 Yi is the text of Sanxingdui
About Sanxingdui text. Some people believe that the Sanxingdui script is Yi, but this claim lacks conclusive evidence. At present, archaeologists have not found a mature writing system in the Sanxingdui site. Although some descriptive symbols have been found, most of these symbols are isolated and fail to form a continuous sentence, so they cannot be considered full-fledged writing.
This fact reminds us that in the process of exploring ancient civilizations, we need to be more patient and rigorous, not to rush things, and not to believe unsubstantiated claims.
epilogue
Through the above analysis, we can see that the Sanxingdui civilization is an ancient civilization full of mystery, and its discovery provides valuable information for us to understand the history of ancient China. While exploring history, we must also remain rational and not be confused by rumors and misunderstandings. Let us hope that with the continuous progress of archaeological technology, more secrets of Sanxingdui civilization will be revealed, bringing us more colorful historical cognition.