During my trip to Xuzhou, the Guishan Han Tomb left a profound impression on me!
As soon as I entered the scenic area, I was overwhelmed by a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. Entering the tomb chamber, I was struck by the deep corridors and the smooth, flat walls. It's hard to imagine how, over 2,000 years ago, during the Han Dynasty, craftsmen, using only their bare hands and simple tools, could have carved this 56-meter-long corridor with an accuracy of one ten-thousandth. Such a breathtakingly small margin of error, without advanced tools, is truly astonishing.
The tomb's layout is well-organized and fully functional. Its 15 chambers, including bedrooms, living rooms, stables, and kitchens, resemble a subterranean palace, recreating the life of the nobility of the time. While the unearthed artifacts are relatively few, each one is incredibly valuable. The tortoise-shaped silver seal clearly identifies the tomb's owner as Liu Zhu, the sixth King of Chu in the Western Han Dynasty. The pottery figurines of singing, dancing, and rapping, are so lifelike, it's as if I were witnessing the lively scenes of the time.
But what fascinates me most are the unsolved mysteries. The nipple-shaped stone mounds in Lady Liu Zhu's tomb are arranged in a random pattern. What exactly do they symbolize? And how did the wall shadow depicting the "King of Chu Welcoming Guests" appear precisely where it is, with no signs of water seeping through it? It's truly mysterious!
After visiting the Guishan Han Tomb, I was deeply impressed by the wisdom and skill of the ancient craftsmen and gained a deeper understanding of Han Dynasty culture. I highly recommend a visit; it's an eye-opener and well worth the trip!