清华简里藏着一部马类“小百科”

Group 1 - The latest findings from Tsinghua Bamboo Slips reveal previously unseen documents related to horses, which are significant for the study of pre-Qin technology and cultural history [1] - The collection includes five texts, namely "Xu Ma," "Fan Ma Zhi Ji," "Xun Ma," "Yu Shu," and "Yu Ma Zhi Dao," representing some of the earliest literature on horse evaluation, treatment, training, and management in China [1] - "Xu Ma" serves as a guide on horse evaluation, detailing the physical characteristics of 12 types of horses and establishing identification standards, which is valuable for research in ancient horse evaluation techniques and animal archaeology [1] - "Xun Ma" acts as a training manual for horse trainers, documenting methods for training and feeding horses, emphasizing scientific approaches to horse care [1] - "Yu Shu" and "Yu Ma Zhi Dao" provide comprehensive insights into horse control techniques based on the horse's physical movements, filling a gap in ancient Chinese equestrian literature [1] - "Fan Ma Zhi Ji" records various horse diseases and symptoms, representing the earliest known literature on horse treatment, which is crucial for the study of ancient veterinary history in China [1] Group 2 - Tsinghua Bamboo Slips were acquired by Tsinghua University in 2008, totaling nearly 2,500 pieces, making it the largest known collection of Warring States bamboo slips [2] - The Tsinghua University team publishes annual reports on the research and preservation of these slips, and is working on a series of annotated translations to promote understanding and dissemination of this traditional culture [2] - The second volume of the "Annotated Tsinghua University Collection of Warring States Bamboo Slips" has been released, with plans for a total of 18 volumes to include all published slips, providing comprehensive revisions and translations into accessible language [2]