Zhou Gong and the Temple of Zhou Gong - The Bronze Age

Author: Zhang Runtang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The 21st century's second major archaeological discovery—the Yangjiacun kiln cache of Western Zhou bronze artifacts in Meixian, Baoji, has set eight " national records in modern Chinese archaeology. Praised by leaders as " a once-in-a-generation national treasure. The artifacts were exhibited in Beijing 49 days after their discovery in the exhibition "——·21st Century Major Archaeological Discovery Premier Show, with five artifact discoverers, including Wu Ningxian, cutting the ribbon, creating another miracle in the history of newly unearthed artifacts traveling to Beijing for exhibition. This book vividly and comprehensively recreates the moment mysterious light shone from a fist-sized hole on the cliff; the moral dilemma that tore at the conscience of five farmers; the heart-stirring moments of rescuing and cleaning the "big haul" at night; the dazzling charm of 27 bronze treasures; the fierce reporting by news media on the major discovery; the earnest research by archaeologists on the bronze heavy artifacts; inspections and guidance by leaders at all levels, and the grand opening of the premier show. Especially moving is the scene where the five guardians of the treasure were "more favored than national treasures" in Beijing.