Enriching historical and cultural nourishment (on-site comments, cultural landmarks, inheritance and development ①), allowing cultural relics to speak
The soul of the country is transformed and forged through culture.
——Editor
From archaeological relics, we can trace the "source" of civilization; In the excavation of cultural relics, we can touch the "flow" of civilization
The character "History" in the huge seal script hangs high on the exterior wall of the building. Two bronze sacrificial statues of the Western Zhou Dynasty stand in front of the door, climbing up the stairs and standing at the entrance. "History is the best textbook" comes into view... Walking into the Chinese Archaeological Museum of the Chinese Academy of History, it is as if knocking on the door to explore the origin of Chinese civilization.
Strolling through museums, studying history through historical research, and appreciating civilization through archaeological artifacts. This heavy and condensed "historical avenue" that records Chinese civilization is reflected in the large mouth pottery statue that depicts symbols to see the embryonic form of Chinese characters, the turquoise dragon shaped vessel at the Erlitou site that reflects the development level of ancient Chinese political civilization, and the Deng Zhong sacrificial statue that showcases the advanced bronze casting technology of the Western Zhou Dynasty
"Is this also 'thousands of years old'?" "Are these all genuine?" Visitors always ask similar questions in front of every cultural relic.
The staff is full of confidence: "They are all genuine products, they are heirlooms."
Authentic products are also treasures. Through archaeological sites everywhere, people can truly perceive the dialogue between history and the future; Through exquisite cultural relics, people cherish the continuity of their cultural heritage even more.
What is history? What is inheritance? The answer is in the field of archaeology, which is a knowledge that comes from observation.
In the excavation of cultural relics, we can touch the "flow" of civilization. This source is top-notch and vividly displayed in the exhibition of the Chinese Archaeological Museum.
From pottery figurines dating back over 7000 years old in the Neolithic period, painted dragon patterned pottery plates that are the earliest specimens of coiled dragon images seen in the Central Plains region, to ivory cups from the Shang Dynasty, bronze sacrificial statues from the Western Zhou Dynasty, and white glazed black colored dragon and phoenix patterned porcelain jars unearthed from the Yuan Dynasty site in Beijing... From the origin of civilization to the residence in China, tracing history and tracing the pulse of China, the answer to "who we are, where we come from" becomes clearer.
In recent years, programs such as "Searching for Ancient China" and "National Treasures" have been popular, and the historical context of Chinese culture has deeply penetrated people's hearts. The live streaming of archaeological excavations such as Sanxingdui and Haihun Marquis's Tomb on the internet highlights the brilliant achievements of Chinese civilization. More and more young people are falling in love with and dedicating themselves to archaeology, and there are successors in the field of archaeology. From history to reality, let the cultural relics collected in museums, the heritage displayed on vast land, and the characters written in ancient books come to life, and write vivid annotations for cultural inheritance.
Archaeological relics and historical relics are witnesses of history and must be well protected and utilized. We need to strengthen effective protection, focus on systematic archaeological excavations, and continuously deepen our understanding of the long history and valuable value of Chinese civilization; We must actively promote the popularization of archaeological knowledge, promote scientific concepts of cultural relic protection, and make archaeology better accessible to the public.
In the Chinese Archaeological Museum, when people gather around pottery, recognize the symbols of "sun", "moon", and "mountain" depicted on it, and enthusiastically discuss the embryonic form and origin of Chinese characters, you can clearly feel the natural national cohesion and pride. From this perspective, telling good archaeological stories and clarifying the brilliant achievements of Chinese civilization and its significant contributions to human civilization not only helps to enhance cultural confidence, but also has significant social and political significance.
As the visit is coming to an end, the Chinese Archaeological Museum showcases the archaeological strata from the late Shang Dynasty to the Tang and Song Dynasties, attracting visitors. The layers of natural sediment and cultural soil, through archaeological excavation and research, have restored scenes of human production and life, quietly telling the story of history. This is the imprint of civilization and the cornerstone of culture. At this point, a sentence rang in my ear: "The best inheritance of history is to create new history, and the greatest respect for human civilization is to create new forms of human civilization."
Rooted in the fertile soil of Chinese culture, writing a new brilliant chapter of Chinese civilization, our generation should inherit and forge ahead.
