Bronze Chronicles - The Bronze Age

Author: Tang Qun
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
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 records in the history of modern Chinese archaeology. National leaders praised them as "unparalleled national treasures." Within 49 days of excavation, the artifacts were showcased in Beijing at the exhibition "Prosperous Era, Auspicious Metals—China's Major 21st Century Archaeological Discovery," inaugurated by five artifact discoverers, including Wu Ningxian, creating another miracle in the history of newly unearthed artifacts traveling to Beijing for exhibition. This book vividly and comprehensively recreates the scene of mysterious light shooting from a fist-sized hole on the cliff; the moral dilemmas faced by 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 heavy bronze artifacts; inspections and guidance by leaders at all levels; and the grand opening of the "Prosperous Era, Auspicious Metals" exhibition. Especially moving is the scene where the five protectors of the treasures were treated "more favored than national treasures" in Beijing.