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Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng
曾侯乙墓 · Leigudun Community
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng
Welcome to a journey into the sonic and spiritual heart of the Warring States period. We are exploring the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, a discovery that fundamentally changed our understanding of ancient Chinese music, metallurgy,…
Listen in the app2The Bronze Bells — The Bianzhong Masterpiece
We stand before the magnificent Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng. Take a moment to absorb the scale of this instrument. …
Listen in the app3The Four-Chambered Palace — Tomb Layout
The tomb itself was designed as a subterranean palace, reflecting the belief that the afterlife should mirror the life of the living. It was divided into four main chambers: the East, Central, North, and West chambers. …
Listen in the app4The Ritual Bronzes — The Zenith of Craftsmanship
Beyond the bells, the tomb yielded over ten tons of bronze artifacts, representing the absolute zenith of the Bronze Age. As you walk through this section, notice the 'Zun-Pan' set—a wine vessel resting on a decorative plate. …
Listen in the app5The Harmony of Jade — Ornaments for the Soul
If the bronzes represent the 'strength' of the Marquis's state, the jades represent its 'refinement.' In the East chamber, hundreds of jade ornaments were found, many of them placed directly on or around the Marquis’s body. Jade…
Listen in the app6Lacquer and Color — The World of the Coffin
Our final interior stop is the double-layered lacquer coffin of Marquis Yi. This is one of the most spectacular pieces of ancient painting ever found. …
Listen in the app7The Museum Performance — Ancient Sounds Live
Before we finish, we must experience the bells as they were intended—as living music. The Hubei Provincial Museum hosts regular performances using a high-fidelity replica of the Marquis Yi bells. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our exploration of the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, take a final moment to reflect on the 'Harmony of Metal and Jade.' We have seen the staggering scale of the bronze bells, the technical brilliance of the lost-wax…
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What is Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng?
Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng is a place in Leigudun Community with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Leigudun Community |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.7309, 113.3449 |
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