中新社金边2月27日电 (杨强 强宝仪)柬埔寨文化艺术部当地时间27日宣布，由已故英国艺术品收藏家道 格拉斯·拉奇福德(Douglas Latchford)持有的74件珍贵高棉文物已正式回归柬埔寨。 据介绍，此次归还的文物年代横跨前吴哥时期至吴哥帝国鼎盛阶段，包括砂岩、金属雕塑以及宗教仪式 器物。其中，最具价值的两尊砂岩神像可追溯至公元9世纪初，被视为吴哥帝国形成阶段的代表性作 品。归还文物中还包括来自国戈寺庙群的一尊梵天砂岩头像，以及一件巴肯风格青铜雕塑。 柬埔寨文化艺术部当天发布公告称，上述文物的回归是柬近年来在追索流失海外文化遗产方面取得的又 一重要成果。 公告指出，这批文物不仅是珍贵艺术作品，更是高棉文明智慧、创造力与精神信仰的历史见证。 柬埔寨文化艺术部表示，此次文物回归彰显柬埔寨在文化遗产问题上坚持追求正义的坚定立场，并向国 际社会传递出柬埔寨人民团结保护国家文化资产的明确信号。 ...

Core Points - The return of the Changsha Bullet Warehouse Warring States silk manuscripts, specifically the second volume "Five Elements Order" and the third volume "Attack and Defense Divination," marks a significant cultural heritage event, ending a 79-year period of displacement [2][4][17] Group 1: Importance of the Manuscripts - The Changsha Bullet Warehouse Warring States silk manuscripts are the earliest known silk texts in China, dating back to around 300 BC, and are crucial for studying ancient Chinese astronomy, military science, philology, literature, and intellectual history [6][9] - The manuscripts serve as a transition from bamboo slips to paper books, highlighting the evolution of Chinese writing materials [7] - The manuscripts are considered an "encyclopedia" of Warring States life, with over 1,600 characters focused on divination and related subjects [10][12] Group 2: Content Overview - The first volume "Four Seasons Order" contains a creation myth detailing the cosmic origins and seasonal changes, featuring illustrations of twelve month deities and their associated auspicious and inauspicious days [12][14] - The second volume "Five Elements Order" categorizes the year into five segments based on the five elements, detailing seasonal and monthly auspiciousness [14] - The third volume "Attack and Defense Divination" provides guidelines for military strategies regarding siege and defense, organized by cardinal directions [16] Group 3: Cultural Significance and Future Prospects - The successful return of these manuscripts exemplifies China's commitment to cultural heritage protection and international cooperation in repatriating lost artifacts [17][19] - The manuscripts' return is seen as a significant achievement in enhancing national cultural confidence and soft power, reinforcing China's determination to safeguard its cultural roots [19] - The National Cultural Heritage Administration aims to expedite the return of the first volume "Four Seasons Order" and hopes for more lost Chinese artifacts to return home [19]