Historical Events tagged with "ancient texts"
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Discovery of Ancient Bamboo Slips in Shandong
Construction workers in Shandong uncovered tombs containing bamboo slips, among which were texts attributed to Sun Tzu, specifically his treatise 'Art of War', alongside Sun Bin's lost military treatise. The discovery sparked significant interest in ancient Chinese military philosophy and literature. These texts not only illustrated advanced strategic thinking but also enhanced understanding of historical military practices and offered insight into ancient Chinese warfare ideologies.
Continue ReadingWang Yuanlu Unearths Dunhuang Manuscripts
In the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, China, Taoist monk Wang Yuanlu discovered a hidden cache of ancient manuscripts. The texts, thought to have been sealed for centuries, contained a wealth of religious, historical, and scientific information. This momentous find shed light on Buddhism and Daoism's intersection and provided insights into the cultural life during the time the manuscripts were created.
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