崖墓

16:58 Mar 8, 2009
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Archaeology / Bronze horses
Chinese term or phrase: 崖墓
A cliff tomb, but does anyone know any more about this kind of tomb?

Are they common?

Thanks
Artemesia (X)


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4亦稱為「懸棺葬」
Shirley Chen
3Overhanging Coffin
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亦稱為「懸棺葬」


Explanation:

Just for your reference.

"位於仙水岩臨水的峭壁上,共有一百多個洞穴,有的單洞獨葬,有的一洞群葬或聯洞群葬,最多的聯洞放有十具棺木。墓穴高嵌於峭壁之上,上無通路,下臨溪水,現已成為考古學研究的重要基地。"

http://www.travelstation.com.tw/BO/03/03.htm

"專家們認為...懸棺葬的思想根源,主要是來源於古代仙家思想,他們信奉把死者送入天堂,帶有神學宗教色彩。"

"我國的懸棺葬歷史從春秋戰國開始,一直延續到明清,包括龍虎山在內的武夷山山脈地區的古懸棺是我國乃至世界古懸棺的發源地。可以論證,東南亞乃至大洋洲的崖墓,在不同程度上都受到了龍虎山崖墓文化的直接影響。"

http://www.dslrbiz.com/58/viewspace-289

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Note added at 34 mins (2009-03-08 17:33:08 GMT)
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Different photos for your reference:

http://www.hudong.com/wiki/悬棺


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Overhanging Coffin


Explanation:
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