转自：北京日报客户端 12月14日，首都博物馆西夏文物精品展"贺兰山下'桃花石'"落下帷幕。这是西夏王陵申遗成功后，西夏 文物的首场集结，人们在大饱眼福之余，不免感叹，对如此灿烂又神秘的西夏，实在是相见恨晚。 贺兰山下，大漠苍凉，西夏王朝曾存续189年，疆域达115万平方公里。一场灭绝性报复，让一切灰飞烟 灭，连二十四史中都找不到它的踪迹。 曾几何时，"西夏在中国，西夏学在国外"。从1971年发现西夏王陵开始，我们才一点一滴，重新寻回了 这一文明。经过50多年积累，西夏已不那么神秘，反而成了破解中华文明多元一体格局的钥匙。 夕阳中，西夏王陵的1号和2号帝陵。 俗称"妙音鸟"的迦陵频伽 贺兰山下"桃花石" 迦陵频伽是梵语Kalavinka的音译，意为"妙音鸟"。它是佛教中的神鸟，人首鸟身，声音非常好听。佛经 说，除了如来的声音，再没有比迦陵频伽的歌声更美妙动听的了。叶嘉莹先生号迦陵，便是出于此典 故。《北派盗墓笔记》中，一众高手在黑水城回关，所得宝贝之一，就是它。 在"贺兰山下'桃花石'"中，展示了各式各样的迦陵频伽。 西夏崇尚佛教，那一时期的迦陵频伽，既保留了佛教"妙音鸟"的本义，又融入了党项民族的审美特色。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The archaeological discoveries at the Western Xia Mausoleum, including unique architectural decorations and cultural symbols, highlight the integration of Central Plains architectural culture and the aesthetic values of the Tangut people, especially in the context of its successful UNESCO World Heritage application [1]. Group 1: Architectural Discoveries - The glazed Chiwun unearthed from the Western Xia Mausoleum is one of the largest ancient glazed Chiwun components discovered in China, showcasing a typical "dragon head and fish tail" form, representing a transitional period in its design [4]. - The Jialing Pinga, also known as the "Miaoyin Bird," reflects the influence of Buddhism and Central Plains architectural art on Western Xia, being the only type of hanging beast found at the site [7]. - The Western Xia Maijie, derived from Indian mythology, shows the evolution of the Maijie pattern in China, with its design featuring both fish and dragon characteristics [9]. Group 2: Cultural Significance - The various ridge beasts found at the Western Xia Mausoleum symbolize different meanings, expressing reverence for nature and hopes for peace and good fortune [14]. - The integration of mythological elements and architectural decoration in the ridge beasts serves as an important symbol of Western Xia architectural culture, reflecting the grandeur of the Western Xia dynasty [14].