Sanxingdui is an important placeArchaeologyvalue of the site, in recent excavations, another stunning one was discoveredBronzeAltar. This one is called"The top altar"or"The altar of the top honorable man"The altar is among the six newly discoveredSacrificeThe latest news shows that after preliminary sorting, it was found that this altar can be compared with the previous excavationBronzeMythical beasts are put together. This discovery has sparked concern about theseSacrificeFurther reflection on the relationship and nature of the pit.
AboutBronzeThe top kneeling figure, it is an important artifact excavated in Sanxingdui. The bronze statue depicts a figure with exaggerated features: thick eyebrows, large eyes, a high nose bridge, wide nose wings, a wide mouth, square jaws, large ears, a slender neck, and a straight torso. Such an image is the standard image cast by Sanxingdui people, and its facial features are exaggerated but similar. Particularly striking is the gesture of the bronze statue, with both hands folded, the right hand in and the left hand out, archingBraceletsGrip-like, grip-like and uncertain. This can be a special form of honorific expression. The kneeling posture of the bronze statue highlights the reverence for the gods. The kneeling posture of the figure embodies respect and solemnity. In ancient times, kneeling was a normative ritual to show respect. Based on a small bronze dome figure previously discovered, it can be speculated that there may have been a pedestal underneath the statue, rather than kneeling directly on the ground. It is important to note that this altar is incomplete, the upper and lower parts are incomplete, and further excavations are needed to observe its full form.
Recent discoveries have shown that the bronze domed kneeling figure was originally kneeling on the back of a mythical beast and was unearthed at No. 8 along with another mythical beastSacrificeIn the pit. The news is inSichuan TVwas announced for the first time in the New Year's Eve variety show. According to the Xinhua news agency,ArchaeologyScientists used digital three-dimensional models to successfully achieve the combination of the top statue and the mythical beast. They make use of scanningCultural relicsAnd the method of virtual stitching on the computer was studied, and this new method not only avoided pairingCultural relicsThe possible damage can also ensure the accuracy of the data, making the study more convenient. By looking closely,ArchaeologyScientists andCultural relicsConservation experts found, No. 8SacrificeThere are two raised parts on the tail of the mythical beast in the pit, with No. 3SacrificeThe details and dimensions of the bronze domed figure in the pit match. Recombined 1986 in No. 2SacrificeThe image of the god beast on the altar found in the pit can be judged by these two piecesCultural relicsIt can be put together. The successful stitching of this cross-pit shows that No. 3SacrificePit and No. 8SacrificeThe age of the pit is about the same. The divine beast represents the earth, and the human body represents the top of the human bodySacrificeRespect for God and ancestors. The appearance of the image of the top man of the divine beast reflects the ancient Shu people's understanding of all things in heaven and earth, and also reflectsCentral Plains Cultureand Gu ShuCultureof fusion.
For the naming of this merger,ArchaeologyScientists are still thinking. It can be called both"The altar of the top honorable man", which can also be directly called"The top altar"。Past excavations have unearthed several altars with sacred beasts, which either support the altar as a base or are held up by wrestlers. These objects are very similar, with large heads, broad bodies, and strong limbs, but they do not correspond specifically to a particular animal. These altars with divine beasts embody the Sanxingdui peopleArtCreativity. They remind me of ".LisaoA verse in the poem: "I ordered Fenglong to ride the clouds and ask for the place of the concubine." In ancient times,"Hong Leong"Refers to the god of clouds or the god of thunder. The mythical beasts that appear on the altar may play the role of cloud gods. The god-man kneeling on the divine beast, as if flying through the clouds, is a very pleasant sight. PassedBronzeSanxingdui people will read what we read in literatureMythologyThe world has been cast into reality, and that's greatArtCreate.
Overall, this discovery of Sanxingdui once again demonstrates the splendor and uniqueness of the ancient Shu civilization. These excavations have not only enriched our knowledge of antiquityCultureunderstanding, tooArchaeologyThe academic community has provided more research materials. Future excavations will further reveal this altar and beyondSacrificeThe secret of the pit restores the religious beliefs of the ancient Shu people for usCultureTradition provides more clues.