The cleared tombs can be divided into three types according to their shapes: pit tombs with vertical pits, brick chamber tombs, and hollow brick tombs.
Most of the earth pit tombs with vertical pits are from the Warring States Period. Due to serious robberies, there are few burial openings. The number of brick chamber tombs is small and basically well preserved. Some pottery pots, five baht coins and other cultural relics were unearthed.
The hollow brick tombs have the largest number, are the best preserved, and have the most unearthed cultural relics. Judging from the shape of the tombs and the combination of burial objects, both the brick chamber tombs and the hollow brick tombs are Han tombs.
This batch of tombs ranges from the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty. It can be said to be a rich harvest. Among them are six-chamber brick tombs of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Han tombs are common in archaeological excavations in Kaifeng City. However, the specifications are so high and the scale is so large that they are still unique.
Discovered for the first time, this is also rare in eastern Henan.
The most typical tomb excavated is the Song Dynasty mural tomb. They cleared out a Song Dynasty brick chamber mural tomb with imitation wood structure and a complete structure.
Excavation results show that the tomb consists of three parts: the tomb passage, the tomb door, and the tomb chamber.
Although there is only one funerary object left in the tomb, its intact structure, typical and unique shape, bright colors, and clear-line murals on the four walls and top of the tomb are enough to demonstrate the tomb's considerable archaeological value.
For example, the chrysanthemum picture in the Song Dynasty mural tomb and the picture of Dong Yong's filial piety are rare ancient tomb murals with great research value.
The entire archaeological site was carried out in an orderly manner. Han Kongque and the others gained a lot here, but not much in other aspects.
The entire city of Kaifeng seems to have turned into a huge construction site, and excavations are being carried out in full swing in all places that are considered to contain historical sites.
"Xiao Han, come here." Han Peacock, who had just personally visited the ancient tomb and took a lot of photos, was called up by Li Da.
"What's wrong, Professor Li?" Han Kongque patted the dust on his body and looked up. There were many people surrounding Li Da, the most conspicuous among them were two old men, who were the leaders at first glance.
Han Kongque came over, and Li Da introduced him: "This is Professor Zhou, and this is Professor Wang. The archaeological team they led is now responsible for sorting out and excavating the ruins of Prince Zhou's Mansion."
"What's wrong? It seems we weren't involved over there, right?" Han Peacock asked in confusion after saying hello to them.
"Didn't you say you wanted to help them complete the renovation and excavation project? Now they're here." Li Da said with a smile.
Han Peacock also smiled: "I said that I would help, but I didn't say that I would help for free. If you ask me for help, you have to let me choose one of the treasures."
"It doesn't matter, as long as you can really help us, you can choose any of the things discovered with your help." Professor Wang said.
"So generous?" Han Kongque looked at Professor Wang. It didn't look like he was joking. It seemed like he was in trouble this time.
"First tell me what the matter is. If I can help, I will definitely help." Han Kongque said.
"Mr. Han, do you think that side of Longting Lake is the ruins of the Zhou Palace in the Ming Dynasty?" Professor Wang asked first without saying anything.
"Isn't it? Based on the location of the ruins and the blue and white bowl you unearthed, it still can't be proven?" Han Peacock said doubtfully.
"The dragon-patterned blue and white bowl can't prove anything, and the location is not very certain, so I came to Mr. Han for help." Professor Zhou said at this time.
"What can't that dragon-patterned blue and white bowl prove?" Han Peacock became even more confused.
After coming here, the Korean Peacock naturally wants to see some good things, especially the blue and white dragon-patterned bowl, which is 7cm high, 16cm in diameter and 6cm in foot diameter.
The mouth is curled, the belly is deep, the feet are circled, and a dragon is painted on the front inside a double circle of blue and white. The dragon head is plump, the eyes are bright, the oval dragon face, the mane on the back of the head flows to both sides, the dragon neck is twisted, and the tail is short and thick.
, the claws are narrow and sharp, and the distance between the claws and fingers is elongated, which are very typical characteristics of Minglong claws.
On the outside of the bowl, there are two dragons walking through the auspicious clouds, chasing the pearl. The dragon's nose is upturned in a wishful shape, and the chin is extremely long and stretched forward. The whole dragon's posture is surging forward, the image is vivid and elegant.
Interestingly, the two dragons on the outside of the bowl have the same posture, with one opening and one closing.
Generally speaking, more dragons in the Ming Dynasty had their mouths open. In terms of painting techniques, it is easier to grasp the spirit of the dragon, while it is more difficult to express the charm of the dragon with closed mouth dragon patterns. "Pictures and Knowledge" says: "Anyone who draws a dragon with its mouth open can easily
For merit, it is difficult for those who close their mouths to achieve merit."
There is a saying in the painting world that "a cat opens its mouth and a dragon closes its mouth. It is difficult to describe the two problems".
The dragon on the outer wall of the bowl is an example: although the lips are tightly closed, the shape is beautiful and the spirit is high.
If such a thing is not a royal item, then no one would dare to use it. If such a thing is found in a mansion, doesn't it prove anything?
"Mr. Han will know if he goes and takes a look. The main reason is that some of the buildings we excavated are a bit incomplete, so some people think that the site is not the palace of the Zhou Dynasty prince in the Ming Dynasty." Professor Zhou said.
"If you deny this, no matter how many royal utensils of the Ming Dynasty are unearthed, it won't prove anything!" Han Kongque knew it at this time. At this time, someone wanted them to prove that it was the palace of the Zhou Dynasty in the Ming Dynasty, and they wanted to definitely prove that it was an ancient palace.
The ruins are not that easy.
The Longting Lake dredging project in the spring of 1981 did not attract people's attention when it first started. As the project progressed, people continued to find residual bricks and rubble at the bottom of the lake, and finally the foundation of a large building was discovered.
This immediately attracted the attention of archaeologists, and the Kaifeng cultural relics team began exploration.
Based on the artifacts unearthed in the strata, such as a blue and white bowl with a dragon pattern, and the location of the site, archaeologists believe that this is the Zhou Palace in the Ming Dynasty.
In the subsequent work, they discovered that there was another layer of wall foundation connected to the wall foundation under the Zhou Palace.
Its soil quality, soil color, and the size of the rammed nest are obviously different from those of the Ming Dynasty. It may be the palace of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Since then, it has been considered to be the suppression of the Zhou Palace in the Ming Dynasty. Why should this conclusion be overturned now?
"In that case, just go and take a look." Li Da saw Han Peacock hesitate and finally said something to add fuel to the fire.
"Then go and have a look, but first make an agreement. If I help, you must fulfill your promise." Han Kongque said.
"As long as it can be proven that it is indeed the ruins of the Zhou Palace in the Ming Dynasty, Mr. Han will definitely be able to choose one of the things we find." Professor Zhou said.
Seeing Professor Zhou's answer without hesitation, Han Kongque became even more confused. It seemed that these people had big intentions, otherwise they would not have agreed to his request so easily.
However, it's all for nothing, and Han Peacock doesn't care.
Longting Scenic Area is located in the northwest of the ancient city of Kaifeng, covering an area of 83.13 hectares. It has towering ancient buildings and vast lakes on both sides of the royal road. It is an ideal scenic spot for Chinese and foreign tourists.
In history, there were seven dynasties that established feudal capitals in Kaili, especially the Northern Song Dynasty, which established its capital in Kaili and maintained a feudal capital for 168 years.
The imperial palace at that time was located in the current Longting area. In the late Jin Dynasty, the Longting area became a forbidden area for the imperial palace. In the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang's fifth son built the Zhou Palace here. Later, due to the flooding of the Yellow River, it was gradually abandoned.
In the twelfth year of the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, Wang Shijun, the governor of Henan, ordered a "Wanshou Palace" to be built on the abandoned Meishan Mountain of the Zhou Palace, with the emperor's tablet inside. Civil and military officials regularly came here to pay their respects.
In the feudal dynasty, the emperor was called the True Dragon Emperor, so this place became the "Dragon Pavilion".
After liberation, it was turned into a park and a place for people to rest.
Today's Longting still maintains the architectural style of the "Wanshou Palace" in the Qing Dynasty. On the 500-meter-long central axis from north to south, there are the Meridian Gate, Yudai Bridge, Songhu, Chaomen and Longting Hall. It has the characteristics of northern architecture.
It is magnificent and has the beautiful architectural style of southern architecture.
The Meridian Gate is the gate of the Longting Scenic Area. It faces north and south. It is majestic and majestic, as if it leads us into history.
Entering the gate of Longting, you will see a wide avenue with vast lakes on both sides.
The arched stone bridge at the front end of the road is called Yudai Bridge.
The Yudai Bridge is made of white marble and bluestone. It is 40 meters long, 18 meters wide and 17 meters high. There are five culverts underneath, connecting the Pan and Yang lakes. The lakes are connected and cruise ships can pass through.
Standing on the Yudai Bridge and looking to the north, you can see a huge brick platform with the Longting Hall standing majestically on it, solemn and majestic.
Longting Lake on both sides of Yudai Bridge is divided into two parts by the avenue, namely Panjia Lake and Yangjia Lake.
There is also a folk story about these two lakes.
"Yang Huqing, Pan Huhun, treacherous ministers and loyal ministers Qinghun are divided."
It is said that the Yang family, a heroic family in the Northern Song Dynasty, would make great contributions to the country, but the emperor did not distinguish between good and evil.
After Yang Ye was killed, Mrs. Yu went to the Golden Palace to complain, but the emperor shielded the traitor and only removed Pan Shimei from three false posts. Mrs. Yu was so angry that she led her family to dismiss from office and go into seclusion.
After the Yang family moved away, it rained heavily, and the Pan and Yang houses were flooded into a vast ocean. At that time, the Pan family was located in the east of the lake, and the Yang family was located in the west of the lake. After the heavy rain, the water in Donghu Lake was turbid and smelly, but the water in West Lake was as clear as a mirror. The common people
I think this is a portrayal of the Pan and Yang families being loyal to the country.
In fact, this is not the reason. In the past, there were many households and many workshops on the east coast. Due to the discharge of sewage, the sewage in the east became very turbid. However, in the west of the lake, because there were few homes at that time, there was little pollution, and the water quality was poor.
very good.
Now after treatment, both lakes have become clear.
When you walk through the Yudai Bridge, you can see a strangely shaped and gorgeously decorated building called "Songhu", which means "Mountain Hu" and "Houting".
This building was founded in the Qing Dynasty. It was a place where local officials would go to the "Longevity Palace" to wish the emperor a happy birthday on major festivals. Therefore, the building specifications adopt the form of the highest-level veranda roof, which is named after its meaning.
"Songhu".
Kaifeng is one of the six ancient capitals in China and served as the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty for 167 years.
At that time, Song Jing was extremely prosperous and the palace buildings were splendid.
It's a pity that when the Jin invaded and occupied Kaifeng, most of the Song palace buildings were burned down. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!