Chinanews.com, Zhengzhou, January 6th (Reporter Han Zhangyun) The two-day 2022 Henan Archaeological Work Achievement Exchange Conference will continue to be held in Zhengzhou on the 6th. The reporter learned from the exchange meeting that Nanyang, Henan Province will discover many rock paintings in 2022. The relevant archaeological work has achieved phased results.
The picture shows the petroglyphs found in Nanyang, Henan.
(Data map) Photo by Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology
According to Zhai Jingxiang of the Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, since 2020, the Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology has joined forces with the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, the China Pre-Qin History Research Association, and petroglyph enthusiasts to conduct a comprehensive archaeological investigation of the petroglyphs in Nanyang.
In 2022, many new petroglyph sites will be discovered.
The picture shows the petroglyphs found in Nanyang, Henan.
(Data map) Photo by Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology
In July 2022, the Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology organized the "2022 Nanyang Petroglyphs (Rock Paintings) Expert Demonstration Meeting". The participating experts conducted extensive and in-depth discussions on the age and nature of the rock paintings.
The picture shows the petroglyphs found in Nanyang, Henan.
(Data map) Photo by Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology
According to Zhai Jingxiang, tens of thousands of petroglyph relics have been found in Nanyang, covering most counties in Nanyang.
According to the shape, structure, nature and function of the petroglyphs, they can be classified into pits, text symbols, line carvings, discs (sundials), altars, totems, reproductive worship, stone caves, stone houses, and stacked boulders. Eight categories.
The picture shows the petroglyphs found in Nanyang, Henan.
(Data map) Photo by Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology
The study found that the petroglyphs in the Nanyang caves (Yaowo) are mainly circular combinations and linear patterns.
The combination of double rows of dimples is the most distinctive form of combination in Nanyang, with a maximum of 24 consecutive acupoints in double rows.
The picture shows the petroglyphs found in Nanyang, Henan.
(Data map) Photo by Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology
Most of the petroglyphs discovered in Nanyang are carved on granite and quartz sandstone, and they are mostly distributed in shallow hilly areas with low altitude and wide view, and there are many rivers around them.
Most of the production methods are direct knocking and chiseling, and a few are carved and chiseled by metal tools.
The picture shows the petroglyphs found in Nanyang, Henan.
(Data map) Photo by Nanyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology
Nanyang Rock Art has a wide distribution, large scale and various types, belonging to the Central Plains rock art system.
Through the investigation, new materials have been provided for the research of early human writing, the generation of astronomical calendar, and early human ideology.
The discovery of rock paintings in Nanyang provides a strong support for exploring the prehistoric culture of the Central Plains, especially for the research on the origin of Chinese civilization.
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