Bronze Century (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 from the Yangjia Village cache in Meixian, Baoji—has created eight " national leaders praise it as " a once-in-a-generation national treasure. The artifacts were exhibited in Beijing 49 days after their discovery in the exhibition titled "—China · Baoji 21st Century Major Archaeological Discovery First Exhibition, 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 that tore at the conscience of five farmers; the heart-stirring moments of salvaging and cleaning the "big haul" at night; the dazzling 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 treasure were "more favored than national treasures" in Beijing.