Ancient Codes (Part One)

Name: Ancient Codes (Part One)
ISBN: 9787801357052

舒天丹 / 仇静中国环境科学出版社，学苑音像出版社 · ChinaApr 2020

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Word count: 101K words
Chapters: 88
ISBN: 9787801357052

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Summary

This richly varied series, Breaking the Mysteries of Human Civilization and Science, comprises The Decoded Heavenly Book, Real Dreams, The Revived Ancient City, Ancient Codes, Unearthed Enigmas, The Arrival of Disaster, The Black Room of Science, The Wonders of the Brain, The Mysteries of Humankind, The Code of Life, The Perspective of the Body and The Key to Longevity. It shows readers the echoes of history examined across the corridor of time and space, the secrets of life unearthed, the enigmas of space explored and the mysteries of civilization decoded; the wondrous and splendid scroll it reveals will broaden our horizons and make our hearts tremble.

Editor's review

Ancient Codes (Volume One) is a popular work that interweaves historical puzzles with archaeological discoveries. With plain prose, the author Shu Tiandan leads readers on a stroll through the corridor of human civilization—from the Mayan calendar to the Egyptian pyramids, from the bronzes of Sanxingdui to the labyrinth of Crete—seeking to decipher the mysterious symbols engraved deep in time. This is not a daunting academic work but knowledge popularization for the general public; its value lies in systematically sorting out historical puzzles scattered across specialized fields and opening a window for ordinary readers onto the wisdom of ancient civilizations. Reading it, one senses the author's sincere reverence for history; the narrative is unhurried and the sources cited are fairly rigorous. Although some views are not explored in greater academic depth, as an introductory guide it is enough to spark thought. The interpretations of various "codes" in the book are in fact humanity's repeated questioning of its own origins and destiny, and this sense of dialogue across time and space is the most moving reading experience the book offers. If you expect thrilling conspiracy theories or novelistic dramatization, you may find it a little plain; but if you are willing to quietly follow the author's steps and seek logic and resonance among fragments of history, you will discover the light of reason and human warmth hidden within.

Who it's for

A good fit for

History enthusiasts interested in the world's unsolved mysteries and ancient civilizations
Young readers hoping to broaden their knowledge and cultivate humanistic literacy
Commuters who enjoy light popular-science reading in fragmented time
Teachers and copywriters seeking interdisciplinary talking points and inspiration

Not a good fit for

Professional researchers seeking rigorous textual criticism and cutting-edge academic views
Readers expecting novelistic intensity of plot and suspense

Reading tips

Read alongside a map or historical chronology to build a framework of time and space
Don't rush to find the "answer" to every puzzle; enjoy the process of reasoning itself
After reading, try noting the two mysteries that interest you most and look up related documentaries

About the publisher

中国环境科学出版社，学苑音像出版社 China · Founded in 1980

Jointly credited to China Environmental Science Press and Xueyuan Audio-Visual Publishing House, the publications held in this catalog number 243 titles and cover common categories such as architecture, popular science, philosophy, world history, theory, and art. They include works on history and architecture, such as The World History of Architecture: Frozen Music and The Hometown of the Hanging Gardens: Babylon; popular science titles such as 100 Scientific Discoveries That Shook the World and 100 Technological Inventions That Refreshed the World; and works on intellectual and art history, such as The Most Beautiful Flower on Earth: A History of World Thought and The Sublimation of Life and Production: A History of Arts and Crafts. Works by authors including Wen Ming, Peng Pingping, Ge Dan, Qian Shu, and Li Munan form the main author resources. Because public information on the two institutions' complete catalogs and editorial plans is limited, this description presents their publishing direction only on the basis of the books in the catalog: mainly history, popular science, and art history, with some theoretical works, and under the joint imprint a emphasis on knowledge popularization and the humanities and social sciences.

版权信息
编委会名单
前言
第一章史前文明：一个真实的神话
一、现代文明挑战的史前遗迹
1.一个难解的历史谜团
2.史前人类的大脚印
3.探不尽的史前文明奥秘
二、远古留给未来的困惑
1.来历不明的水晶人头
2.4200年前的彩电
3.古波斯人的化学电池
4.巨石堆成的迷惑
三、探寻人类真正祖先的摇篮
1.人类最早的祖先
2.原始的思维：我是谁
3.耕种时代从何开始
4.新石器时期留下人类足迹
第二章万古绝响：失落的古文明
一、创造奇迹的玛雅文明
1.与神共舞的玛雅人
2.世界上最精确的历法
3.神秘的圣井
4.最古老的宇航图和金字塔
5.玛雅人留给未来的迁移之谜
二、辉煌一时的印加文明
1.“新世界的罗马”：印加帝国
2.人类农作物栽培史上的奇迹：玉米农业
3.卓越的工艺技术和科学文化
4.太阳神：印加人的宗教崇拜体系
5.英雄史诗《奥利扬泰》
6.没有文字的印加文化
三、谜团重重的崔斯萨波特古城
1.千年古城揭示比玛雅更古老的文化
2.神秘崛起的奥梅克文明
3.不知所用的水闸系统
4.神秘的遗址和奇异的雕刻品
5.石碑上的神秘人物
四、历史迷雾中的哈拉帕文明
1.古印度文明的见证：哈拉帕文明
2.是谁毁灭了哈拉帕文化
3.印度史上的“黑暗时代”
五、改写世界史的瓦尔纳文明
1.保加利亚史前文明的真正起源
2.色雷斯人统治时期的保加利亚
六、昙花一现的奥梅克文明
1.蛇神的避难所
2.不可知的历史：人头巨雕
3.奥梅克人之谜
4.拉文达的金字塔和雕像
5.来自异乡的神秘客
第三章神秘失踪的古大陆
一、大西洋与大西洲之谜
1.柏拉图与大西洋上的传说
2.大西洲到底在哪里
3.永远的大西洲之谜
二、太平洋与姆大陆之谜
1.姆大陆概貌推想
2.姆大陆是人类文明的摇篮吗
3.日本学者与姆大陆
三、印度洋与雷姆里亚大陆之谜
1.众说纷纭的雷姆里亚大陆
2.神话中的“世外桃源”
3.地球17个始祖人种学说
4.雷姆里亚大陆的毁灭
四、南极洲与南极大陆之谜
1.秘境的地图
2.比人类文明更古老的地图
3.爱因斯坦观点
4.神秘的绘制技术
5.失落的文明留下的遗产
6.预见南极大陆
7.罗斯海之谜
8.麦卡脱与布雅舍的探寻
9.被悄悄勘探的南极秘地
10.南美洲的未来山脉
11.万年前的杰出制图家
第四章神秘莫测的远古绘画
一、撒哈拉壁画探秘
1.荒凉高原上的“美术馆”
2.亨利·洛特沙漠探险
3.史前人类的生活画面
二、奇妙的阿尔塔米拉洞穴壁画
1.一个5岁女孩的考古发现
2.壁画留给人类的思索
三、难解的地上巨画：纳斯卡图案
1.外星人的飞机跑道
2.神秘的蒂亚瓦纳科

FAQ

How does this book differ from Fingerprints of the Gods, The Lost Civilization and similar books?

This book places greater emphasis on observing civilizations from an East Asian perspective; its content is organized more systematically and its tone is plain, with less sensationalizing of supernatural speculation, making it suitable as an introductory read on the subject.

Are the views in the book outdated?

The book was written early, and some archaeological discoveries and theories have since been updated, but its core lies in showing how humanity interprets history and the perspectives it uses; its basic historical framework and value for training thought remain.

Must one read the second volume to understand it fully?

The first volume is relatively self-contained, focusing on civilizational ruins and the interpretation of symbols; the second volume deals more with legends, myths and cultural comparison. Readers may choose according to their interests.

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About the author

舒天丹 Author

Shu Tiandan is an author about whom limited public information is available; details such as nationality and dates of birth and death remain unknown, yet eighteen of the author's works have been published in the Chinese-language book market. Judging from the representative titles and common categories, the writing spans three areas: inspirational personal growth, popular science, and health. On one hand, books such as Let Temperament Determine Aura focus on self-cultivation and psychological growth in plain, everyday language; on the other, works such as The Ancient Code, The Revived Ancient City, and The Unearthed Enigma explore historical sites and unsolved mysteries, combining information with entertainment. The author has also compiled health science titles such as The Code of Life. Overall, Shu Tiandan writes for general readers, emphasizing readability and accessibility, and turns themes of personal growth, scientific knowledge, and health common sense into clear, easy-to-understand prose.

仇静 Author

Qiu Jing is a writer about whom little public information is available. Seventeen titles appear under this name, mainly in three areas: inspirational personal growth, popular science, and health. Books such as The Excavated Enigma, The Ancient Code, and The Revived Ancient City show that the author tends to build narratives around archaeological discoveries, ancient civilizations, and unsolved mysteries, drawing readers in with suspense and a sense of exploration. Works like The Code of Life and The Key to Longevity shift the focus to life sciences and everyday health, attempting to turn specialized knowledge into accessible material for general readers. Overall, Qiu Jing's writing balances information with readability, often opening with a question and unfolding step by step, making it suitable for beginners interested in popular science and health. Because public information is limited, the author's personal history, education, and writing chronology cannot be verified; the above is based only on information about the works listed in the database.