The famous capital city of the late Shang Dynasty "Yin Ruins" unveiled the veil of history.
In Xiaotun Village, located 2 kilometers northwest of Anyang City, it was once the capital of the late Shang Dynasty of China, "Yinxu", where it is located. This cultural site was called "Northern Mongolia" in the late Shang period, also known as "Yin". Since the 14th century B.C., Pangeng moved its capital here, and began the road of rise, which continued until the fall of "Yin", spanning 273 years. With the destruction of "Yin" by "Zhou", this place gradually became a ruin, and later generations called it "Yin Ruins". In many documents after the Han and Tang dynasties, there are detailed written records of "Yinxu".
Unlock the Mysterious Civilization: Yin Ruins reveal the historical imprint of the slave society.
In the excavation of Yin Ruins, people found a large number of residential sites and tombs, hundreds of thousands of oracle bone characters, rich bronzes and other production and living tools. These cultural relics are of great value for the study of the history of China's slave society. During the Shang Dynasty, Chinese society was in the era of slavery, and there was a fierce confrontation between the two classes of slaves and slave owners. Slave owners enjoyed a large number of means of production and slaves, and lived a life of luxury and comfort without work, while slaves were used as silent tools, working day after day, and could be sold or killed at any time. On the basis of this brutal slavery, slave owners established a state apparatus to suppress slave resistance in order to consolidate their rule.
Magnificent Royal Family: A luxurious complex of the Yinxu Royal Palace.
The excavation of Yinxu revealed the remains of fifty-six royal palace buildings, most of which were rectangular, with the largest area reaching 400 square meters, facing due north and south or due east and west, and the thickness of the foundation was about two meters. The palace buildings were neatly arranged, with a large number of stone and bronze pillar bases, reflecting the luxury of the buildings at the time. However, the slaves who built these palaces were left to struggle in the dark, damp cellars. What is even more outrageous is that during the ceremony for the palace, the slave owners actually wanted to kill slaves and livestock on a large scale and bury them around the palace. In some tombs, the bones of dozens of slaves have been unearthed, completely exposing the cruel nature of the slave owners. In the summer of 1976, 16 slaves were buried in a royal tomb excavated 100 meters west-north of Xiaotun village, and the tragic scene was undoubtedly a bloody and tearful indictment of the slave owner's crimes.
The heritage of civilization: the precious cultural relics unearthed in Yinxu.
In the process of excavation of Yinxu, a huge number of bronze, jade, stone, bone and other cultural relics were unearthed, totaling more than 1,400 pieces, and more than 6,000 pieces of shellfish. Among them, nearly 200 pieces of bronze ritual vessels are mostly in pairs, and there are more than 20 copper tripods, two of which are generous tripods with a height of 08 meters and weighs 235 pounds. In addition, there are more than 400 pieces of jade and stone tools, including 10 full-length human figures, human heads, and dozens of vivid carvings of fish, dragons, birds, and beasts. The tomb even unearthed the Jiebu bronze mirror, which is the earliest bronze mirror found so far, and the history of the use of copper mirrors in China can be traced back to 3,000 years ago. Some of the bronzes also have inscriptions such as "Nuhao" or "Si Wuxin", and according to the oracle bone inscriptions, Nuhao was a female general in the Wuding era.
The Dark Rituals of the Royal Family: Yin Ruins Reveal Surprising Evidence of Human Sacrifice.
The excavation of Yin Ruins also revealed a shocking fact: the sacrificial pit excavated here contained a large number of human and animal animals, including more than 1,200 people in one pit alone, almost all of whom were young men. There are also two rows of east-west graves, each with multiple females and some young children with non-missing baby teeth. From the posture of the skeleton of the deceased, it is clear that they were buried alive. According to the literature, the royal family of the Yin Dynasty actually used living people for sacrifices, sometimes even reaching more than 1,000 people. The discovery of the burials of 16 slaves in a royal tomb in 1976 is undoubtedly direct evidence of the crimes committed by the slave owners.
The painful confession of human history: the indictment of blood and tears in Yinxu.
The accumulation of white bones presented in Yinxu is not only a bloody and tearful indictment of the crimes of the slave owner class in the Shang Dynasty, but also a true portrayal of the cruel class oppression and sharp class antagonism in the slave society. This site witnessed the rise and fall of the slave society in the Shang Dynasty and recorded the innocent blood and tears of the slaves of that era. The discovery of Yin Ruins has made us more deeply aware of the dark side of human history, and has also triggered a deep reflection on the social system and human nature.
Through the in-depth study of Yinxu, we can not only restore the social appearance of the Shang Dynasty, but also have a deeper understanding of the development of human history. The blood and tears of Yinxu accuse us not to forget history, cherish today, and work together to make the road ahead of human society.
The discovery and in-depth study of Yinxu have revealed the truth about the slave society of the Shang Dynasty, and at the same time made people deeply reflect on the dark side of human history. This cultural site not only witnessed the rise and fall of a dynasty, but also a vivid portrayal of the oppression and antagonism of the slave society. From an archaeological point of view, the discovery of Yin Ruins is a fascinating historical expedition that provides a wealth of physical evidence for the study of ancient social systems, lifestyles, and religious rituals.
First of all, the remains of palace architecture in Yinxu show the grandeur and luxury of the Shang dynasty royal family. The rectangular palace, with its towering stone and copper pillar bases, all reflect the height of the architectural level of the time. Behind this glory, however, is the shadow of countless slaves forced to work. This extreme class antagonism, the stark contrast between the luxurious life of the slave owners and the unspeakable misery of the slaves, makes people deeply feel the injustice and cruelty of human society.
Secondly, the cultural relics unearthed in Yinxu provide rich information for the study of ancient civilizations. Various cultural relics such as bronze, jade, and stone tools show the craftsmanship level and aesthetic concepts of the people of the Shang Dynasty. In particular, the discovery of the Jiebu bronze mirror traces the history of the use of bronze mirrors in China back to 3,000 years ago, providing valuable clues for us to understand the development of ancient bronze technology. These artifacts are unique in that they document various aspects of Shang Dynasty society, including religion, art, production, and other fields.
However, the most shocking thing is the phenomenon of human sacrifice in the sacrificial pit of Yinxu. The mass sacrifice of human animals, the burial of slaves buried alive and the burial of young men is undoubtedly the deepest challenge to human nature. This brutal ritual not only reveals the ruthless exploitation of slaves by the Shang royal family, but also reflects the dark side of society at the time. This discovery has a profound impact on our understanding of the cruelty of the slave society and the collapse of the social system in the Shang Dynasty.
In commenting on this historical discovery, we cannot stop at merely lamenting and deploring history. The discovery of Yinxu should be an opportunity for people to reflect deeply on human nature. It reminds us that history is a process of constant development and evolution, in which there are both glorious civilizations and dark corners. We should draw on the lessons of Yinxu to cherish peace, respect human rights, and strive for social justice and fairness.
On the whole, the discovery of Yinxu is not only a great achievement of Chinese archaeology, but also a bright pearl in the study of human history. Through the in-depth excavation of this ancient cultural site, we can better understand the complexity and diversity of ancient societies, and also more deeply realize the warning and enlightenment that history has given us. Although this process is painful, it is precisely because of this pain that we should treat history with all the more heart, bear in mind the lessons therein, and strive to make human society brighter and more just in the future.
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