Liangzhu culture A mysterious treasure from 5,000 years ago

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-02-20

Liangzhu culture isLate Neolithic in ChinaA culture.

It existed from about 3300 BC to 2300 BC and was mainly found in the Taihu Lake and Qiantang River basins in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and was named after the town of Liangzhu, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is known for its exquisitenessJade, pottery, silk fabrics and large-scaleHydraulic engineeringIt is famous all over the world and is an important part of ancient Chinese civilization.

If you're a time traveler and accidentally fall into the Taihu Lake basin 5,000 years ago, you may be stunned by what you see: jade vessels, exquisite pottery, and a group of foodies making delicious food. That's right, you have come to the Liangzhu cultural era, which is a veritable feast for "jade madness" and "foodies".

Liangzhu culture sounds like a name full of mystery. It is not only a cultural label, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancestors in the Taihu Lake Basin. In the tombs of the Liangzhu culture, it was foundA large number of jade artifactsThese jade artifacts are of extremely high level of craftsmanship, exquisitely made, and of high artistic value. In addition, a large number of ceremonial buildings, such as altars and temples, have been discovered, which are large in scale and have a regular layout, showing the high degree of organization and planning ability of Liangzhu society.

Imagine that 5,000 years ago, the ancestors here had mastered the exquisite jade making technology, theyVarious utensils such as bi, cong, and jade bracelets were made from jade, it is simply the ultimate performance of "jade control". Moreover, these jade objects are not just ornaments, but also symbols of their identity and status. And walking on the street, everyone has jade hanging on their bodies, which is simply a "jade feast".

In addition to the "jade madness", the "foodies" in the Liangzhu culture period are also a beautiful landscape. their economic baseIt is mainly rice farming, but there are also ancillary economic activities such as livestock raising, fishing, hunting and gathering. So, they are not only good at growing rice, but they are also good at cooking all kinds of cuisine. Imagine that in that era, the ancestors of the Taihu Lake basin were able to enjoy rice and various dishes with excellent taste and taste. They may also hold various banquets and invite friends and family to enjoy the food, which is really enviable. In addition, the manufacturing industry of the Liangzhu culture was also quite developed, and handicraft sectors such as pottery, stone tool manufacturing, and jade manufacturing were gradually specializedThe production efficiency has been greatly improved.

The stable development of agriculture in the Liangzhu civilization benefited from the timeWater conservancy projects, including dams, channels, reservoirs, etcTheir construction not only solved the problem of people's water use and agricultural irrigation at that time, but also provided an important reference for the construction of water conservancy projects in the later period, and became an outstanding representative of water conservancy projects in ancient China.

Of course, Liangzhu culture is not just a feast for "jade madness" and "foodies". It also represents the prosperity and progress of the society at that time. From the numerous artifacts and architectural remains found at the site, we can see that timeThe division of labor in society is clear and well-organizedPeople's living standards have also been greatly improved. Moreover, through the study of tombs and other relics, it has been shown that Liangzhu societyThere has been a ruling class and a ruled classThe ruling class controls a great deal of wealth and resources, while the ruled class is in a subordinate position. This change in social structure is one of the important characteristics of the development of human society in the Neolithic period, indicating that the Liangzhu culture has entered a relatively mature civilization stage.

Nowadays, when we look back at the Liangzhu culture while standing in the long river of history, we can't help but be impressed by the wisdom and creativity of those ancestors. They created a brilliant civilization with their hands, allowing our descendants to appreciate the style of that era. At the same time, we would also like to thank those "jade control" and "foodies", it is their existence that allows us to have a deeper understanding and understanding of Liangzhu culture.

In short, the Liangzhu culture is an ancient culture in the Yangtze River basin in the late Neolithic period of China, and an important part of ancient Chinese civilization, and its discovery and research are of great significance for us to understand the origin and development of ancient Chinese civilization. At the same time, Liangzhu culture is also an important part of the world cultural heritage, and its protection and inheritance are of great significance for us to understand the diversity and richness of world culture. Well, that's all for today's introduction, I hope you enjoy it. #

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