Tomb robbing, this ancient and mysterious topic, inspires people to infinite reverie about the unknown world. The hit of the "Tomb Robbery Notes" series of TV series has pushed the tomb robbery culture to a new climax. Although the plot of tomb robbery in the TV series is mysterious and exciting, it is fundamentally different from the tomb robbery in reality.
Tomb robbery refers to digging up tombs and stealing the contents of tombs. This behavior can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn period. The trend of thick burials rose, and the phenomenon of tomb robbery appeared. During wars, tomb robbing became a means of raising military expenses. According to historical records, Cao Cao once set up the official position of "Touching Gold Captain", which was specifically responsible for robbing tombs to raise military funds.
The purpose of the tomb robbers is mainly money. They stole gold, silver, and jewelry from tombs in exchange for handsome rewards. There is a delicate relationship between tomb robbers and archaeologists. Tomb robbers often discover tombs before archaeologists, and precious antiques are often passed down to the market and even abroad in the hands of tomb robbers.
There is an unwritten rule in the world of tomb robbing: gold, silver and jewelry can be taken, but jade cannot be moved. There are a number of reasons for this provision.
Jade had a special symbolic meaning in ancient times. Jade's natural beauty and rarity make it a status symbol. During the Zhou Dynasty, jade represented status and was an exclusive treasure for the nobility. The risk of stealing jade is enormous, and tomb robbers are often deterred.
The risk of jade circulation is high. It is easy to be identified as a burial object, and once caught, it may face death. Jade is similar to an ID card, and when exposed, it can lead to death.
The ancient reverence for nature and ghosts is also one of the reasons. The ancients believed that jade could communicate with the gods, and jade was commonly used in rituals. Tomb robbers believe that jade contains the soul of the deceased, which may backfire and bring bad luck.
This unwritten rule protects precious cultural relics to a certain extent. When archaeologists excavate tombs, they often find well-preserved jade, largely thanks to this rule of tomb robbers.
The dangers and immorality of tomb robbing cannot be ignored. Tombs are permanently equipped with traps and toxic gases, and tomb robbers can be in danger of their lives at any time. Grave robbery seriously undermines cultural heritage and desecrates history. The state's crackdown on grave robberies has been intensifying, and grave robbers will eventually be severely punished by law.
Although tomb robbery has historical roots in ancient times, modern society should respect life, abide by the law, and protect cultural heritage. Tomb robbing is not only dangerous, but also a desecration of history. Resist grave robbing and protect precious cultural heritage.
Why is tomb robbing so fascinating? Is it curiosity about the unknown, or is it a thirst for wealth? How do we strike a balance between preserving cultural heritage and satisfying public curiosity? How should the relationship between archaeologists and tomb robbers be defined? These are questions worth pondering.
As modern citizens, how should we view tomb robbing? Is it simply condemnation, or is it an attempt to understand the historical and cultural reasons behind it? How can each of us contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage?
In this age of information explosion, should we re-examine our attitudes towards historical artifacts? How to find a balance between the protection of cultural relics and the dissemination of knowledge? These are all questions we need to think about.
The protection of cultural relics is not only the responsibility of the state, but also the obligation of every citizen. Should we be more actively involved in heritage conservation? How to raise public awareness of cultural heritage protection? We all need to work together.