Shaanxi History Museum

Author: Tan Qianxue
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Shaanxi is one of the most important ancient cultural centers in China. Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of the world and the starting point of the Silk Road. Moreover, Chinese civilization is the only ancient civilization in the world that has never been interrupted. Therefore, the Shaanxi History Museum is not only a carrier of ancient civilization but also a reflection of the splendid past of the Shaanxi region and an extension of traditional Chinese culture. Focusing on the era of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties—which are the most proud andful periods for the Chinese people—the museum showcases its collection highlights, including bronze wares, pottery figures from various dynasties, Tang tomb murals, and gold and silver wares from the Tang Dynasty. Through these exhibits, when visitors stroll through the museum, they can easily feel and experience the mysterious and majestic culture of the Western Zhou bronze ware, the powerful and far-reaching influence of the Qin and Han dynasties that swept across the six directions, and the splendid prosperity of the golden age of ancient China—the Tang Dynasty. This book comprehensively introduces a large number of precious cultural relics in the museum, including bronze wares, tiles, pottery figures, gold and silver wares, and murals from the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties.