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From Mesopotamia to the Middle Kingdom: The Uncharted Origins of Chinese Civilization

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A Controversial Perspective on Ancient Chinese History and Its Global Connections

  • Origin of Chinese Civilization: Chinese civilization originated not in the Yellow River Valley, as conventionally believed, but in Mesopotamia.

    • This assertion is based on:

    • The interpretation of ancient Chinese astronomical records and calculations, suggesting that early Chinese dynasties were located in regions outside of present-day China.
    • The analysis of "abnormal lead" in early Chinese bronzes, traced back to a source in South Africa. This lead is said to be absent in present-day China, leading the author to propose that these bronzes originated in other regions.
    • A reinterpretation of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs using Chinese characters and pronunciation, suggesting that ancient Egypt was part of early Chinese civilization.
    • Sanxingdui 三星堆 and the Xia Dynasty 夏朝: The sources link the Sanxingdui culture to the Xia Dynasty, proposing that the Xia people fled to the Sichuan region after their defeat by the Shang Dynasty 商朝 in 1599 BC. The presence of "abnormal lead" in Sanxingdui 三星堆 bronzes is presented as evidence for this connection.
    • Global Connections: ancient Chinese civilization had a global reach, extending to regions like ancient Egypt and the Americas.

      • This is based on:

      • The presence of "abnormal lead" in bronzes from both Sanxingdui and ancient Egypt.
      • The interpretation of specific symbols and patterns found in Sanxingdui, ancient Egypt, and the Americas as evidence of a shared cultural heritage.
      • The claim that North America was a destination for a Xia Dynasty 夏朝 expeditionary force, evidenced by similarities between artifacts found in both regions.

        • Methodological Approach:

        • Ancient Chinese Astronomical Records and Calendrical Systems: The sources analyze ancient astronomical data, such as the positions of stars and planets, to reconstruct historical events and the location of ancient Chinese dynasties.
        • Interpretation of Ancient Symbols and Hieroglyphs: The sources apply a method of interpreting ancient symbols and hieroglyphs, including those from Egypt, using Chinese characters and pronunciation.
        • Analysis of Material Culture, Particularly "Abnormal Lead": The sources emphasize the analysis of material culture, particularly the presence of "abnormal lead" in ancient bronzes, as a key indicator of origin and cultural connections.

          • Challenges to Mainstream Narratives:

          • Origins of Chinese Civilization: The proposed Mesopotamian origin of Chinese civilization contradicts the generally accepted narrative of a Yellow River Valley origin.
          • Chronology of Chinese Dynasties: The dates assigned to major events and dynasties differ significantly from the established chronology.
          • Nature of the Sanxingdui 三星堆 Culture: The sources reframe Sanxingdui as a direct descendant of the Xia Dynasty 夏朝, challenging the view of Sanxingdui as a unique and isolated culture.
          • Global Reach of Ancient Chinese Civilization: The sources posit a much wider and more influential role for ancient Chinese civilization than conventionally acknowledged.
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