Tsinghua University Publication of the Warring States period bamboo slip research results published (Figure)

In a remarkable discovery that has reshaped our understanding of ancient Chinese history, Tsinghua University recently unveiled the results of its research on Warring States bamboo slips. These ancient texts not only recovered lost writings from over 2,000 years ago but also provided new insights into the history and geography of the State of Chu. The bamboo slips, which were once scattered outside the university, were carefully restored and studied over two years. The team identified 2,388 bamboo slips inscribed with simplified Chinese characters, including previously unknown texts from the Warring States period. Among these, a lost "Book" of the Warring States era was rediscovered, offering a rare glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of that time. According to Professor Li Xueqin, a leading scholar at Tsinghua University and head of the Xia-Shang-Zhou Dynasty Project, the collection includes more than 60 documents. Notably, works such as “Yin Zhi,” “Ji Gong,” and “Training for Virtue” have been published. Eight of the nine texts are classified as part of the “Shangshu” (Book of Documents) or similar in style, highlighting their historical and philosophical significance. One of the most intriguing texts is “Practice for Training,” which recounts King Wen of Zhou’s final words to his son, King Wu, and references legends about the ancestors of the Yi and Shang dynasties. This document, long thought to be lost after the burning of books by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, offers valuable insight into early Chinese philosophy. Additionally, the Tsinghua Bamboo Slips contain poetry from the Zhou Dynasty, shedding light on the "Six Classics" — the foundational texts of Confucianism. One passage describes how King Wu of Zhou used poetry and wine after a victory, suggesting a connection to the lost "Book of Music." Among the discoveries is a historical record detailing the rise of the Western Zhou Dynasty and the early Warring States period. A poem found in the slips bears a striking resemblance to a piece in the "Book of Songs," further linking the texts to classical Chinese literature. Beyond literary value, the slips also provide detailed accounts of the migration and origins of the Chu people, clarifying long-standing academic debates. These findings not only enrich our knowledge of ancient Chinese history but also offer new perspectives on the cultural and political landscape of the Warring States era. Tsinghua University has now released these groundbreaking results, marking a significant milestone in the study of ancient Chinese texts.

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