In an exciting turn of events, two volumes of the 2,300-year-old Chu Silk Manuscripts touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport on Sunday morning. Returned by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, these ancient treasures, unearthed in 1942 from the Zidanku site in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, date back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC) and offer a rare window into history.
The manuscripts, known as "Wuxing Ling" and "Gongshou Zhan," were illegally taken to the United States in 1946. A dedicated team from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration worked hard to bring them back home, marking a significant milestone in cultural restoration. 🎉
After undergoing thorough inspection at the cultural relics warehouse, the volumes are set to be showcased to the public at the National Museum of China in July. This remarkable repatriation not only enriches our understanding of ancient Chinese culture but also connects the past with the vibrant present.
Stay tuned as these historical scrolls open a new chapter in cultural preservation and inspire a deeper appreciation for our rich heritage!
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Ancient silk manuscripts returned by US museum arrive in Beijing
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