Bronze Age Century (Zhou's Homeland Zhouyuan)

Author: Zhang Runtang
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: The 21st century's second major archaeological discovery—the Yangjia Village cache of Western Zhou bronze artifacts in Meixian, Baoji—has set eight records in the history of modern Chinese archaeology. National leaders praise it as the "unparalleled national treasure." Within 49 days of its discovery, the artifacts were exhibited in Beijing under the title "Splendid Gold and Bronze—China's Major Archaeological Discovery in the 21st Century," with five artifact discoverers, including Wu Ningxian, cutting the ribbon, creating another miracle in the history of newly unearthed artifacts being exhibited in the capital. 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 scene of“” (rescuing and cleaning the "big haul") at night; the dazzling charm of 27 bronze treasures; the frenzied media coverage of the major discovery; the earnest research by archaeologists on the heavy bronze artifacts; inspections and guidance from leaders at all levels; and the grand opening of the "Splendid Gold and Bronze" exhibition. Especially moving is the scene where the five guardians of the treasure were "more favored than national treasures" in Beijing.