Archaeological Discoveries and Cultural Connotation of Jingchu Tombs

Abstract

As a branch of Chinese civilization, Chu culture shines with different scenes in the long river of history. Since the birth of Chu culture, Chinese civilization has been divided into two branches: north and south. Chu culture not only includes literature, but more research scholars focus on rich historical materials, mainly focusing on the purpose of the Xiong Family Tomb discovered in the early 21st century. The physical objects of Chu culture prove that Jingzhou, as the core of Chu culture, has a rich cultural heritage. It is worth mentioning that the Jinan City excavated outside Jingzhou is generally considered by archaeology to be the capital of the Chu State, "Yingdu". As a political, economic and cultural center, it has lasted for about 800 years and is the most representative site of Chu culture. This article is based on existing archaeological discoveries, mainly from tombs, explaining the importance of Jingchu tomb culture in Chu culture. By giving examples and comparative explanations, we can analyze the similarities and differences of each tomb in detail, and then explore it. Most of the references come from published papers and archaeological results, and are compared and analyzed based on actual conditions. This paper discovers the similarities and differences between tombs, and unearthed through ritual culture and physical objects, and discusses Chu culture across multiple disciplines.