There is no authoritative conclusion on this issue at present, because field archaeology often subverts some classic conclusions. For example, before the chime of the tomb of Zeng Houyi was unearthed, the oldest musical instrument close to the twelve-average law was in the Baroque era in the west. Just as textbooks all over the world wrote this, Ceng Houyi made a big joke and changed this history to China two thousand years ago. In addition, it is believed that the oldest wind instrument was produced in the third dynasty of Egypt more than 6000 years ago. Later, because of the appearance of Jia Hu bone flute, this history was written.

According to the current historical dating method, European civilization is older than China civilization, but if we look at it from another angle, for example, we can only look at unearthed cultural relics, and there is no written record, China civilization may be older. However, after the impact of field archaeology again and again, serious scholars will not compare who is older, and it is very likely that the vast majority of ancient civilizations in the world have little difference in time.

I deeply regret that the above reply failed to give Mr. Linghu an accurate answer continuously. However, as long as we are realistic, the above answer should be closer to the truth.

Civilized order is not an honor and cannot be used to satisfy some morbid vanity. We should learn to hold awe and admiration for every civilization, which is the common wealth of all of us.