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The Influence of Imported Exotic Gems and Ores on Tang Dynasty Society

Huanning ZhangShanghai Weiyu High school, Shanghai, 200000, China*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

In this work, this essay discusses how the exotic gems from the Silk Road influenced the society in different ways In the Tang Dynasty. These effects can be positive or negative. Moreover, these effects may be direct or indirect. This article included the influence of exotic gems from social life, government departments and ideological events in the Tang Dynasty through three main sections. A large number of real historical records and poems are added as strong evidence. Of course, it also refers to the analytical materials of previous seniors, in order to learn from them and fill in Buddhist records to make my argument more convincing. Finally, draw the conclusion. The purpose of this article is to enable readers to judge the influence of exotic gems more clearly and comprehensively, not only through official historical materials, but also through Buddhist records.

Keywords: social life; Gems; influence; political system; Ideology
Published: May 17, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/4/20220135
Volume: CHR Vol.4
pp. 21-25
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