coobybook Chapter 81 The Mystery of the Shang Dynasty Town
Chapter 81 The Mystery of the Shang Dynasty Town
With full expectations, we finally stepped into this town that may hide countless secrets. For Mo Yu, a Shang Dynasty man, this place has a familiar atmosphere, and for me, this is a rare opportunity to truly understand the life of the Shang Dynasty people.
As soon as we entered the town, we were greeted by the hustle and bustle of the city. People were walking on the streets, some carrying loads of goods, others driving horse-drawn carriages in a hurry. There were shops selling cloth, pottery, and all kinds of food.
Mo Yu looked at this familiar scene with a hint of emotion in his eyes. "Su Yao, this is where I used to live. Although it looks a bit different now, I can still feel the bustle of the past."
We strolled along the streets, carefully observing everything around us. Most of the buildings were built of stone and wood, with a simple and solemn style. The tiles on the roofs sparkled with a unique light in the sun, as if telling an ancient story.
We stopped in front of a pottery shop. The shop was filled with all kinds of exquisite pottery, including jars, plates, bowls, etc. Mo Yu picked up a pottery jar and stroked it gently. "In the Shang Dynasty, pottery was an indispensable item in our lives. These pottery were not only practical, but also often used as gifts or sacrificial items."
We continued walking forward and came to a market. It was crowded and bustling. People were bargaining in front of the stalls, and the sounds were endless. The goods in the market were even more varied, full of strong Shang Dynasty characteristics.
There are exquisite bronze wares of various shapes. Some are tripods, solemn and majestic, with mysterious patterns carved on them, as if telling ancient legends; some are vases, with smooth lines, exquisite craftsmanship, and exuding a simple atmosphere. These bronze wares sparkle with a unique metallic luster in the sun, which makes people sigh at the superb skills of the craftsmen of the Shang Dynasty.
There are also jewelry carved from jade, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. Jade is warm and delicate, with different colors, some are as white as snow, and some are as green as emerald. The jewelry is carved with exquisite patterns, including dragons and phoenixes, flowers, birds, fish and insects, and each piece seems to be a work of art.
The handicrafts made of animal bones are also particularly eye-catching. There are bone carvings with vivid shapes and lifelike appearances; there are bone combs that are small and exquisite, delicate and beautiful. These animal bone handicrafts not only reflect the life wisdom of the Shang people, but also show their pursuit of beauty.
There are also various fabrics in the market, with bright colors and exquisite patterns. There are linen fabrics, which are rough but have a unique texture; there are silk fabrics, which are smooth and soft, as smooth as running water. The patterns on these fabrics are mostly geometric or animal patterns, full of primitive beauty.
I was attracted by a jewelry stall. There were all kinds of exquisite jewelry on the stall, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. Most of those jewelry were made of jade, shells, bones and other materials, with exquisite shapes and exquisite craftsmanship.
Mo Yu looked at my interest in jewelry and said with a smile: "In the Shang Dynasty, jewelry was also a very important decoration. Different jewelry represented different identities and statuses."
We shuttled through the town and felt the life of the Shang Dynasty people. The people here are hardworking, kind, and hospitable. Although they live in ancient times, they have their own happiness and pursuits.
It is completely different from the town I lived in before. It is full of solemnity and grandeur. Mo Yu said softly, "Su Yao, this is not an ordinary town, this is the royal city." I was shocked and looked around again. Sure enough, I found that the buildings here are more magnificent, the streets are wider, and the people's clothes are more gorgeous.
In a small alley, we met an old man. The old man sat at the door, basking in the sun and watching the people coming and going. Mo Yu walked up to him and greeted him respectfully. When the old man saw Mo Yu, he showed a look of surprise in his eyes.
They were talking in the language of the Shang Dynasty. Although I couldn't understand what they were saying, I could feel the intimacy and warmth between them from their expressions and tone. Mo Yu turned around and said to me, "This old man is my elder. He has lived here all his life. He knows a lot of stories and legends about this town."
The old man invited us to sit in the house. The house was simple and warm, with some ancient calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall and some tea sets on the table. The old man poured us a cup of tea and began to tell us the stories he knew.
From the old man's story, we learned about the history and culture of this town. It was once a prosperous commercial center where people carried out various trade activities. It also has a rich cultural tradition, and art forms such as poetry, music, and dance have been fully developed here.
We were fascinated by the story, as if we had traveled through time and space and returned to that ancient era. In this town, we not only saw the living scenes of the Shang people, but also felt their wisdom and creativity.
After leaving the old man's house, we continued to explore the town. We know that there are still many secrets waiting for us to discover. We believe that in this ancient town, we will definitely find more clues about totems and solve the mystery of ancient civilization.