What to do if you dig up an ancient tomb? ——Looking at archeology and cultural relics protection from recent hot spots
Recently, news of the discovery of ancient tombs in many places has aroused widespread public concern. From new discoveries in Sanxingdui, Sichuan, to farmers digging Tang Dynasty tombs in farmland in Shaanxi, cultural relic protection and archaeological excavation have once again become a hot topic. This article will systematically sort out the standardized processing procedures after discovering ancient tombs based on the hot spots across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Recent hot events in the discovery of ancient tombs (2023 data)
| time | location | Discover content | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Xianyang, Shaanxi | Tombs of civilians in the Tang Dynasty | 1,258,900 |
| June 8 | Anyang, Henan | Shang Dynasty Bronze Cellar | 987,600 |
| June 12 | Nanjing, Jiangsu | Brick chamber tomb from the Six Dynasties period | 1,567,300 |
2. Standardized processing procedures after discovering ancient tombs
1.Protect the scene immediately: After discovering an ancient tomb, the first priority is to protect the site from damage. According to the "Cultural Relics Protection Law", any unit or individual who discovers cultural relics must immediately report it to the local cultural relics administrative department.
2.Timely reporting procedures:
| Responsible unit | Contact information | response time |
|---|---|---|
| County Cultural Relics Bureau | 12345 citizen hotline | Within 2 hours |
| public security organs | 110 | Respond immediately |
| Provincial Archaeological Institute | Dedicated lines in various places | Within 24 hours |
3.Professional archaeological process: After confirmation by the cultural heritage department, the following standardized process will be launched:
| steps | Work content | duration |
|---|---|---|
| preliminary exploration | Determine the scope and age of the tomb | 3-7 days |
| rescue excavation | Professional archaeological team work | Depends on size |
| Cultural relic restoration | Laboratory protective handling | months to years |
3. Frequently Asked Questions and Legal Red Lines
1.The consequences of dealing with it privately: According to the latest case, in May 2023, a villager in Hebei secretly excavated ancient tombs and sold cultural relics. He was sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined 500,000 yuan.
2.Reward policy: Most provinces reward individuals who proactively report the discovery of cultural relics. For example, the new regulations of Shaanxi Province in 2023 clarify that the maximum reward is 50,000 yuan.
3.Progress in Cultural Relics Protection Technology: Recently, "archaeological shelters", three-dimensional scanning and other technologies used in Sanxingdui archeology have been promoted across the country, greatly improving the scientific nature and safety of archaeological work.
4. The correct way of public participation
1. Participate in formal archaeological volunteer projects (for example, the Henan Provincial Public Archeology Plan has recruited 120 volunteers in 2023)
2. Learn about the latest discoveries through official platforms such as "Archaeology China"
3. When you find suspected cultural relics, take clear photos and report the location information.
Conclusion:As the public's awareness of cultural relic protection increases, the number of cases of ancient tomb discoveries that are handled in a standardized manner across the country in the first half of 2023 increased by 35% year-on-year. The correct handling of archaeological discoveries is not only a citizen's legal responsibility, but also the protection of Chinese civilization.
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