A book takes you into the mysterious distant "Third Polar" archeological scene

The top of the Qinghai -Tibet Plateau of Qianshan and the source of the source of Wanchuan is called the "third pole" of the earth. This is a "high -cold" place, which is often considered a closed cultural island. However, it is this mysterious land that bred long -term historical culture and bright and ancient plateau civilization.

Do you know when the source of the green crickets that Tibetan compatriots often eat today can be traced back? Do you know that there is also a "plateau Silk Road" on the plateau of thousands of meters above sea level? Do you know that as early as the establishment of the Tubo dynasty, did the ancient tribe on the Tibet Plateau have cultural exchanges with Central Asia and Eurasian grasslands? Do you know that today's Qinghai -Tibet Railway has been chosen by his predecessors thousands of years ago? Do you know how the Gale Kingdom that is rich in gold and rich and glorious is going to destroy? ... The third pole of the mysterious contains countless unsolved mysteries, and these mysteries need to rely on the third pole archeology to give the answer.

Recently, Huo Wei, a professor at Sichuan University, director of the Sichuan University Museum, Dean of the School of History and Culture of Sichuan University, and director of the Chinese Archaeological Society, launched the "Third Archaeological Notes" series of "Exploring the Third Polar: Tibet Archaeological Notes". The book contains dozens of essays written by Professor Huo Wei in the third -pole archeological work over the years, and records what he has seen and thought of in the process of archeological excavation work in the third pole. The workers' thinking and first -hand field inspection information reproduced the real and vivid archeological scenes, showing the colorful ancient culture of the Qinghai -Tibet Plateau, and the historical pictures of the integrated and integrated people of the Qinghai -Tibet Plateau.

Different from the general inspection reports or academic papers, most of the articles included in the "Finding Third Extreme: Tibet Archaeological Notes" were written by Professor Huo Wei at the field investigation. In these texts, the author let himself return to a state of emotional and rational interweaving, and wrote his feelings, feelings, and perceptions of "less academic" at the archeological scene, so that the mysterious and distant third -pole archeology scene appeared at the reader's tentacles. In terms of, leading readers through thousands of years and space, and appreciating the bright and long time of the third pole civilization. For the general public, compared with the archeological work report formed by the research, precipitation, and finishing, this "Exploring the Third Polar: Tibet Archaeological Notes" has a stronger sense of live and impact, more readable and kindergarten. sense.

Due to natural conditions, when the third pole archeology is performed, the working environment is usually harsh, and archeologists often face very difficult difficulties. In the book, we can see that archaeologists who often give people cold and serious impressions will also panic and even shrink when they face danger; when they have obtained new archeological discoveries after difficulty, they will be like ordinary people. ecstatic.

For example, Professor Huo Wei took the archeological team under the leadership of the guide to Dongga Piyang Grottoes for inspection. On the road, a team member stepped on the air. Essence Several people pulled their hands to form a "human chain", and then pulled back the players at the cliff. For another example, Professor Huo Wei and Professor Li Yongxian led a team to Ali to carry out archeological work. Professor Li Yongxian led the car to lose contact with the team in the cold night in the cold night, and anchoring the lake in the uninhabited area. The help of the old Tibetan driver passing by, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable. For another example, Professor Huo Wei led the team to conduct archeological investigations along the Qinghai -Tibet Railway. The average altitude reached 4700 meters. The oxygen content in the air was only one -third of the plain area. The degree of hardship can be imagined. During the investigation, blizzard was encountered. They had nowhere to avoid the plateau deserted. In order to prevent the team from being blown by snow, they could only move their hands to the wind and snow. Wet wet by snow and sweat outside ...

"Third Extreme: Tibet Archaeological Notes" not only presents the hardships that these ordinary people cannot imagine, but also show the psychological feelings and behavior of archeologists in the face of these difficult danger. They will panic and fear, but they are more. Firm confidence, welcome the challenge, and eliminate all difficulties. As Professor Huo Wei said in the book, "In the end, he defeated himself, adapts to the environment, and overcome difficulties to the greatest extent. It is still the tone and nature of all Tibetan archeologists."

As a popular reading that reflects the third -pole archeology, "Exploring the Third Extreme: Tibet Archaeological Notes" uses pictures and texts, and the text is easy to understand. In this process, the feelings, thinking, and sharing with readers have shortened the distance between readers and science and history. At the same time, archeological knowledge and historical knowledge were carried out with temperature and interesting popular science.

Do you know that the major archeological discovery of the world's sensation in Dongga Piyang Grottoes was actually found by a shepherd girl to lead the archaeologists. At that time, Professor Huo Wei led the work team to conduct a census in the Zada ​​Basin of the Ali Plateau. They encountered a ten -year -old Tibetan shepherd girl in Piyang Village. Essence Under the leadership of the little girl, the work team found the grotto, and finally made this magical art treasure house reproduce the world, and found that it caused a sensation in the world's archeological circles. Because of this special process, the archaeological community referred to the discovery of Dongga Piyang Grottoes as "the fairy tale of a shepherd girl".

The discovery process of the "Datang Tianzhu" monument, which was an important physical evidence in China and India, also impressed people. Professor Huo Wei's work team conducted a census in the Cultural Relics in Kuala Rong County, Shigatse. They learned from the staff of the county party committee that Zongga Township in the north of the county has a stone monument engraved with Chinese characters. If the stele is not important, they are going to explode it. This information caused Professor Huo Wei's alertness, and they immediately set off to the scene for inspection and confirmation. At first glance, it turned out that this was a way to make a confession of the Tang Dynasty envoy Wang Xuanze. It passed by Kualal, which was on the border of Tubo at the time. National Treasure -level cultural relics with high historical materials. It is the timely discovery of archeological workers that this Tang monument avoids the fate of being blown, and it has also retained important historical evidence for studying the history of China and India's traffic. For example, the archeological discovery process of the wonderful legend mentioned above, there are still many in the book.

Archeological work is an important task to build and show the history of the Chinese nation and the treasures of Chinese civilization. The third -pole archeology shows the world a new chapter in unprecedented Tibetan human history, cultural history and history of civilization, and shows the historical context of the origin and development of Chinese civilization. "Exploring the Third Polar: Tibet Archaeological Notes" presents the real and fresh archeological scene and archeological process, leading the reader to cross time and space, and appreciate the details and charm of the third pole civilization. The vivid readings are also a grass -breed guide to lead the public into the archeological scene.

Author of this article: Sun Hui

Editor in this issue: Wang Jie School Division: Lu Xia Trial: Li Yun

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