Have you ever heard of the ancient kingdom of Kukoku, a name that may not be found in the pages of history books, it was an ancient kingdom that no one knew. On a spring day in 2004, the peace of Hengshui Village in Jiangxian County, Shanxi Province was broken, and an accidental tomb robbery unexpectedly revealed the secret buried under the loess for thousands of years. Local archaeologists have discovered three tombs here, one of which turned out to be the tomb of the lost dynasty of the Kuo dynasty. Was it a fortuitous or fateful discovery? Follow my steps as we explore this ancient legend buried in the dust.
Hengshui Village in Jiangxian County, under the spring breeze, looks no different from usual, and the villagers live a peaceful village life. One day in April 2004, this peaceful little village suddenly came alive. Figures began to appear frequently in the previously quiet wheat fields on the northern slope, and the occasional blasting sound could be heard in the distance. The old people and children in the village were whispering, speculating that there must be something behind it.
Soon, rumors in the village confirmed everyone's suspicion that the tomb robbers had appeared! At first, it was just gossip, but soon became an open secret in the village. The arrival of the tomb robbers shattered the tranquility of Hengshui Village and inadvertently awakened the history that had been dormant for thousands of years.
The news quickly spread to the Shanxi Jiangxian County Cultural Bureau, and then reported to the Yuncheng City Cultural Bureau. Recognizing the importance of this event, the authorities decided to conduct a formal archaeological investigation. In August, the Yuncheng Cultural Relics Bureau sent an archaeological team to conduct a preliminary survey in Hengshui Village and reported the situation to the Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau.
The archaeological work was officially launched in December of the same year. The cold winds and snowfall in winter have brought considerable challenges to archaeological work. The archaeological team had to remove the thick layer of loess that covered the tombs while preventing landslides and other safety incidents. By using steel plates and shelves to secure the tomb walls, they gradually unveiled the history of the area.
After meticulous excavations, archaeologists have uncovered three tombs, one of which was badly damaged by tomb robbership, while the other two are relatively intact. Based on the relics and burial chamber structures in the tombs, experts speculate that these tombs belong to the Shang and Zhou dynasties and have important historical value.
What's even more exciting is that many precious funerary objects have been found in tombs No. 1 and No. 2, which not only provide valuable information for the study of local history and culture, but more importantly, they point to the existence of an ancient kingdom that has been almost forgotten by history.
The name of 倗国 has been almost unmentioned in the long history of history, and its culture, history and influence have been obscured by time. Through this excavation, the history of the country
It was re-presented to the world. Archaeologists have determined that the tombs are dated to the 11th century BC to the 1st century BC, from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the early years of the Western Han Dynasty. This period of time was the surging historical stage of Chinese civilization, and many small countries fought for hegemony, and the Chinese state was one of them.
In the process of excavation, the unearthed cultural relics gradually pieced together the appearance of the country. Archaeologists have found exquisite pottery, bronze ware, and some gold and silver ornaments, which reflect the prosperity and development of the society at that time. In particular, in Tomb No. 2, the archaeological team found a red silk with a phoenix pattern embroidered with gold thread, which was very rare in the Central Plains at that time, showing the cultural exchange between the Chinese and other regions and its unique aesthetics.
With the deepening of archaeological work, the historical status and cultural characteristics of the country have gradually become clear. This once unknown small country has not only made a difference in military affairs, but also its cultural and artistic achievements should not be underestimated. The life scenes, social organization and belief system of the people of the country are beginning to gradually unravel its mysteries to us.
Every step of the archaeological process is like interpreting a heavy historical tome. Every artifact, every fragment, has a story behind it. These stories constitute a wonderful chapter in this historical drama of the Kingdom of Japan, which gives us a more comprehensive understanding of this ancient country.
Just when everything was going well, the reappearance of the tomb robbers cast a shadow over the entire archaeological work. They greedily coveted these priceless treasures, and did not hesitate to destroy the structure of the ancient tombs and steal the artifacts. The archaeological team must also face the threat of these criminals in the course of emergency protection.
At this time, the villagers of Hengshui Village also began to take an interest in the secrets of this land. They have mixed emotions about archaeological work – from curiosity about ancient history to apprehension about the changes that the future may bring. After all, every excavation in this land could change their lives.
The story of the Kingdom of Japan is like a treasure buried by time, which has finally been rediscovered after countless years of precipitation. This archaeology not only unveiled the mystery of the kingdom for us, but also made us realize that every forgotten corner may contain shocking historical truths. History is a circle where the past and the future meet. And we are the explorers who keep moving forward in this circle.