Shining a Spotlight on Ancient Shu: "Twin Stars Illuminating the World" in Beijing ✨
This past Sunday, January 18, 2026, the National Museum of China in Beijing opened an epic new exhibition titled "Twin Stars Illuminating the World: The Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites." More than 200 incredible relics have traveled from Sichuan to join this epic showcase—think bronze masks, jade artifacts, and pottery that tell stories older than 3,000 years! 😲✨
Why You Should Visit:
- Everyday Life Revealed: Check out ancient tools, pottery, and ornaments that shed light on how the Shu ancestors worked, played, and decorated their world.
- Spiritual Vibes: Marvel at ritual vessels and masks that hint at the rich spiritual life of Bronze Age China, almost like stepping into an ancient fantasy game.
- Cross-Regional Connections: Discover how the Ancient Shu civilization linked up with the Central Plains and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, showing early globalization at its finest! 🌏
This exhibition brings together treasures from the Sanxingdui Museum, the Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, the Sichuan Archaeology Research Institute, the Chengdu Archaeology Research Institute, and the National Museum of China. It’s your ticket to a time machine—no flux capacitor needed. 😉
Don't miss this chance to dive into China's Bronze Age wonders. The exhibition is on view now at the National Museum of China in Beijing! ✨
Reference(s):
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