Treasures that have been dormant in the long river of history
In the long history of mankind, our ancestors have left behind countless precious cultural heritages. These cultural relics are like fragments of history, each piece carrying a memory of the past. Today, let me, a history blogger, take you into the world of these treasures and explore the stories buried by the years.
Speaking of historical witnesses, we have to mention the artifacts found in the ancient tombs. Did you know that in an ancient children's tomb in Egypt, archaeologists found a toy ball about 2500 BC. Imagine that the children of that era, perhaps like the children of today, were happily kicking this ball in the streets of ancient Egypt. This can't help but make people feel that no matter how the times change, children's innocent laughter is always so similar. This toy ball is like a messenger through time and space, telling us that the children of that ancient civilization also had a carefree childhood.
Let's talk about the secrets hidden in the statues. Between 305 and 30 BC, the ancient Egyptians elaborated a cat-shaped statue. This statue may look ordinary, but you know what? X-ray detection of modern technology has found a real cat mummy inside this statue! It's like a real-life version of "Cat and Mouse", only this time, the cat is forever frozen in the statue. Such a discovery not only gives us a deeper understanding of the burial customs of ancient Egypt, but also makes us more awe and curiosity about these seemingly ordinary cultural relics.
Of course, witnesses to history do not exist only in faraway foreign lands. There are also many precious cultural relics around us. In Greenland, for example, there is a whaling suit, made in 1834, which is still well preserved. The costume is designed to be so ingenious that the hunter can wear it through a large opening, then tighten and tie it up to ensure superior waterproofing. Whenever I think of this whaling suit, I think of those brave Greenland hunters, fighting whales in the icy waters. It's not just a practical tool, it's a piece of history.
In China, there is also an eye-catching cultural relic - the "Zhang Gong Patriarch" Buddha statue in the flesh. This Buddha statue is called "Puzhao", and its body is enshrined in the Lin ancestral hall in Yangchun Village, Wushan Township, Fujian Province. Unfortunately, however, in 1995, the Buddha statue was stolen and smuggled overseas. The incident caused an uproar at the time, like the loss of a family heirloom. It was not until 2015, when it was exhibited at the Hungary Museum of Natural Sciences, that the Buddha statue reappeared in the public eye. Despite the difficulties of cross-border recourse, we still hope that this Buddha statue can be returned to its original place as soon as possible, so that more people can experience the history and culture it carries.
In addition to these artifacts with a clear historical background, there are also artifacts that are still full of mystery today. For example, an ancient Roman bronze - "Roman dodecahedron". This seemingly ordinary bronze artifact has left historians debating. Its specific purpose and meaning remain a mystery to this day, like a code to be solved, waiting for us to unveil it.
There is also a bottle of wine from Ancient Rome, made in 325 AD. Whenever I imagine the moment I open this bottle of wine, I can't help but wonder: what will this bottle taste like? Is it the mellowness of history, or the precipitation of years? Perhaps, only those who have really tasted it can give the answer.
In southwestern Germany, archaeologists have discovered a flint dagger from the Late Neolithic period. The dagger dates back to 2900 to 2800 BC, and it bears witness to the life and skill of early humans. Looking at this dagger, I seem to be able to see the hunters of that era, holding this dagger, chasing prey in the forest. What a primitive and powerful way of life!
In Peru, archaeologists have also found a skull from about 2,000 years ago to which a metal plate is attached. This discovery shows how advanced the surgical techniques of ancient times were. Imagine that in that distant era, doctors would have been able to use metal plates to repair skulls. This can't help but amaze us at the virtuosity of ancient medicine.
These cultural relics are like fragments of history, each piece carrying a memory of the past. They allow us to travel through the tunnels of time and space and have a dialogue with our ancestors of that era. Behind every artifact, there is a vivid and true story waiting to be explored.
When we admire these artifacts, we might as well be in awe and curiosity. They are not only witnesses of history, but also treasures of our cultural heritage. Let's cherish these treasures that have been sleeping in the long river of history!
Review and insights
In this article, we walk through the corridor of history and appreciate the treasures that sleep in the long river of history. From the tomb toy balls of Egypt to the flesh of the Buddha statue of "Zhang Gongzushi" in China, to the mysterious bronze products and wines of ancient Rome, each artifact makes us feel the depth of history and cultural diversity. These treasures are not only witnesses of history, but also the crystallization of human wisdom and creativity. They make us cherish and inherit our culture more, and they also make us full of expectations and expectations for the future.
So, which artifact do you like best? Or have you heard other amazing artifact stories? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to share, let's feel the charm of history together!