Bronze Age (Zhou Gong and Zhou Gong Temple)

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 hidden in the Yangjiacun kiln at Meixian, Baoji—has set eight "" records in the history of modern Chinese archaeology. National leaders praised them as "unparalleled national treasures." The artifacts were exhibited in Beijing 49 days after their discovery under the title "Prosperous Era, Auspicious Metals—China's Major Archaeological Discovery in the 21st Century," with five artifact discoverers, including Wuning Xian, 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 scene of mysterious light shooting from a fist-sized hole on a cliff, the moral dilemma faced by five farmers, the heart-stirring moment of rescuing and cleaning the "big haul" in the dark, the dazzling charm of 27 bronze treasures, the fierce media coverage of the major discovery, the earnest research by archaeologists on the heavy bronze artifacts, the 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 guardians of the treasures were "more favored than national treasures" in Beijing.