Bronze Age: National Treasures Unearthed, Awe the World

Author: Zhang Runtang (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: The 21st century's second major archaeological discovery—the Western Zhou bronze artifacts unearthed from the Yangjiacun kiln site in Meixian County, Baoji—has set eight " national leaders hailed it as " a once-in-a-generation national treasure. Within 49 days of discovery, the artifacts were showcased in Beijing at the exhibition "——·21st Century Major Archaeological Discovery," with five artifact discoverers, including Wuning Xian, cutting the ribbon, creating another miracle in the history of newly unearthed artifacts being exhibited in Beijing. This book vividly and comprehensively recreates the moment mysterious light shone from a fist-sized hole on the cliff; the moral dilemma faced by five farmers; the heart-stirring scene of rescuing and cleaning the "big haul" at night; the breathtaking charm of 27 bronze treasures; the fierce reporting of the major discovery by news media; the earnest research by archaeologists on the heavy bronze artifacts; inspections and guidance by leaders at all levels; and the grand opening of the "" exhibition. Especially moving is the scene where the five guardians of the treasures were "more favored than national treasures" in Beijing.