the-ancient-city-of-loulan樓蘭古國(guó)PPT課件

1、2021/6/71 The Ancient City of Loulan 2021/6/72 On the west bank of the Lop Nur Lake, which is now a lake of sand instead of water, the Ancient City of Loulan was founded in the 2nd century BC in an oasis with advanced water network. 2021/6/73 It suddenly disappeared after about 800 years of flourish

2、. The city, once the capital of State Loulan which was one of the 36 Western Region States, occupied very important position on the Silk Road. However it declined in the middle of the 6th century AD. 2021/6/74 The city has already totally collapsed into dust. The only recognizable structures are a p

3、agoda, which is the largest structure in the ruins, and a seems- to-be office which still has painted wooden structures. 2021/6/75 Archaeologists believe there was once a water tunnel running through the city and dividing it into two parts. Large amounts of wood pieces, coins, jewelries and wood sli

4、p documents are listed in the archaeological finds, which provide us with many clues of the ancient city. 2021/6/76 Archaeologists have also found the graveyard which was lost after its previous discovery. Hundreds of boat-shaped coffins scatter around , while most of them are broken, with mummies l

5、ying around. Among them, one coffin contains a well-preserved female mummy. No Image 2021/6/77 The discovery may explain why the active and flourishing oasis suddenly disappeared. It is discovered early Loulan people preferred Sun Tomb which consists of 7 circles of logs thicker and thicker from the center to the outer circle like the sun. The unique burying form led to Loulans destruction. A large number of trees were cut down before Loulan people realized the importance of controlling wood use and of protecting woods and trees. Howe