Looking closely at the origin code of Chinese civilization, why did China enter the Yin Ruins
On the afternoon of October 28, 2022
General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected
The Yin Ruins Site located in Anyang City, Henan Province
He exclaimed with emotion:
I have been longing for the Yin ruins for a long time,
I came this time to deepen my understanding of Chinese civilization,
Make the past serve the present,
To provide reference for the better construction of modern civilization of the Chinese nation
Photo by Ju Peng, journalist from Xinhua News Agency
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Yin Ruins, dating back over 3300 years
It is the first document in Chinese history that can be studied
Confirmed by archaeological excavations
The Capital Site of the Late Shang Dynasty
The Yin Ruins and the unearthed oracle bone inscriptions
To thoroughly confirm the legendary Shang Dynasty
The history of China with written records
Advancing forward for about 1000 years
Photo by Ju Peng, journalist from Xinhua News Agency
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Over the past century
Archaeologists braving wind and rain
Research on Continuous Excavation of Yin Ruins
Yin Ruins as Empirical Evidence of Chinese Civilization
Key sites of origin, formation, and development
Revealed the code of Chinese civilization
Continuing the roots of Chinese culture
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Lin
The foundation sites of Shang Dynasty palaces and ancestral temples have been discovered here
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Wangling Tomb, Sacrificial Pit, Settlement Site
Handicraft workshop sites, oracle bone pits, etc
An astonishing number of oracle bone fragments and bronze artifacts have been unearthed
Exquisite cultural relics such as jade, pottery, and bone artifacts
Comprehensively and systematically showcasing the style of the late Shang Dynasty capital in China
July 13, 2006
Yin Xu in Anyang was awarded by UNESCO
Listed on the World Heritage List
This marks the important international status of the Yin ruins
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Becoming a symbol of cultural confidence
On the occasion of the 17th anniversary of its successful application for World Heritage
Let's work together
Entering the Ancient Yin Ruins
This is the only ox shaped bronze statue discovered in the Yin ruins
Height 22.5 centimeters, length 40 centimeters, weight 7.1 kilograms
The cow's head extends forward, the eyes are wide open, and the cow's mouth is slightly open
Cow horns are curved and powerful, with thick, short, and sturdy legs
Vividly showcasing the majestic posture of an adult water buffalo
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The tripod was unearthed from the tomb of Fu Hao, the spouse of Shang Wang Wuding
The vessel has a large and dignified shape
It is a representative work of Shang Dynasty bronze ware
This bronze heavy artifact was specially cast by the children of a good woman
Not only did she rest in peace for thousands of years
It has also become an important tool for us to understand the burial rituals of the Shang Dynasty
according to an uncompleted statistic
Up to now, over a hundred carriages have been unearthed from the Yin ruins
Carefully crafted carriages can be used for
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Daily travel, hunting, etiquette, war, etc
Not only does it represent the manufacturing level of China over 3000 years ago
It was also a symbol of social status at that time
Multiple bronze vessels were unearthed from the Yin ruins
The decoration is delicate and elegant, with a moderate and solemn style
It is a microcosm of the highly developed bronze civilization of the Shang Dynasty
It is also a witness to the sacrificial culture and wine culture during the Yin and Shang dynasties
The pottery three-way pipes unearthed from the Yin ruins indicate that
Over 3000 years ago, this late Shang Dynasty capital city
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When laying underground drainage pipes, a network branch has been formed
Let us gain a glimpse into the Yin and Shang dynasties from it
Urban planning concepts and the appearance of the capital city of the dynasty
Except for the dragon shaped jade pendant
A large number of exquisite artifacts were also unearthed from the Yin ruins
Realistic jade carvings, decorative jade artifacts, jade ritual vessels, etc
To study the jade making process of the Shang Dynasty
The system of using jade, the functions of jade artifacts, jade culture, etc
Provided rare materials
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Inherited for thousands of years without interruption
Generations of firewood have been passed down from generation to generation
The vast and profound Chinese culture has long been integrated into the bloodline of the Chinese people
Becoming a cultural gene deep in our hearts
The best inheritance of history,
To create new history;
The greatest respect for human civilization,
It is to create a new form of human civilization
General Secretary Xi Jinping's firm and powerful words
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Crossing time and space, guiding the future
Yin Ruins
As the top 100 archaeological discoveries of the 20th century in China
The Greatest Value
High status
The Importance of Meaning
It goes without saying
At a new historical starting point
It will continue to tell the legendary story of the "Dayi merchants"
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Take us to appreciate Chinese civilization
The constantly revitalizing vitality
Product: Li Jun, Tang Weibin
Final review: Cao Jianli
Guidance unit: Network Communication Bureau of the Central Cyberspace Administration
Production units: New Media Center of Xinhua News Agency, Henan Branch of Xinhua News Agency
Supported by: China Internet Development Foundation
Academic guidance: Yue Zhanwei, researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences