✨ Golden Empires Unite! ✨
Imagine walking through time and finding unexpected connections between ancient civilizations! From January to April, the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, the Chinese mainland, hosted an awe-inspiring exhibition of the Inca civilization, showcasing 168 incredible artifacts from 14 museums across Peru. 😍
From stunning boneware and intricate ceramics to gleaming metals and mysterious mummies, the exhibition was a treasure trove of history. The Inca Empire, which dazzled between the 15th and 16th centuries, is famed as the \"Golden Empire\"—and not just because of their love for shiny things! Their deep worship of the sun 🌞 and extensive use of gold link them to another ancient powerhouse: China's very own Sanxingdui civilization.
Located in Guanghan, Sichuan Province, the Sanxingdui Ruins are like something out of an Indiana Jones movie! 🏺 Archaeologists have unearthed a wealth of bronze artifacts there, making it one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Both the Inca and Sanxingdui civilizations showed off their metalworking skills, with the Incas rocking gold and the Sanxingdui artisans crafting bronze masterpieces.
\"Although China and Peru are thousands of miles apart, their cultural heritages share the common spiritual belief of sun worship,\" said Zhu Zhangyi, director of the Jinsha Site Museum. Talk about cosmic connections! 🌌
This exhibition didn't just display artifacts; it bridged continents and connected us to the rich tapestries of human history. For those lucky enough to see it, it was a journey through time, unveiling the golden threads that weave together our world's diverse cultures. 🌏❤️
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Inca civilization exhibition reveals ancient Peru's riches in China
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