Starting from Chang’an, appreciate the blend of civilizations that are the treasures of the Silk Road


The sound of camel bells and the long Silk Road

History

The Silk Road is an important channel connecting China and the world

Cultural exchanges along the route are close

In order to comprehensively protect, research and utilize cultural heritage

2014

Jointly declared byChina, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

“Silk Road: Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor Road” project

Successfully included in the “World Heritage List”

This year

“Starting from Chang’an: Theme Exhibition of the 10th Anniversary of the Silk Road’s Successful Application as World Heritage”

Exhibited at the Shaanxi History Museum

Let us learn from each exhibit

Understand the beauty of harmony

Painted pottery tower jar

Small clay pot

It is the epitome of the integration of different cultures

This cultural relic imitates the shape of an ancient Indian pagoda

Decorated with Tuan patterns common in the Tang Dynasty

Unique shape

Reflects the characteristics of the blending of civilizations

This exhibition is also the first time to include the collection of Shaanxi History Museum

Tower jars unearthed from Tang tombs in Shaanxi are on display

Take a closer look from top to bottom

The Immortal ascended on a dragon

Dogs, monkeys, sheep, and birds ran and jumped for joy

This Western Han Dynasty pottery hundred-flower lantern is full of

the ancients’ wonder about the legendary Kunlun Fairy Mountain. Thoughts

Zhang Qian’s “hollowing out” journey expanded

the Central Plains region Understanding of the Western Regions

Everyday utensils are the best cultural carriers

Agold-plated silver bowl with three fish and lotus petalsUp

Traditional Chinese fish pattern

The beaded pattern originated from Persian culture

The lotus petal pattern common in Buddhist culture

Constitutes a harmonious and vivid decorative pattern

The diverse and inclusive culture of the Tang Dynasty can be seen from this

Protrusion Qi Shi Qian

It is a copper coin cast by the Tu Qi Shi tribe in the Western Regions in the Tang Dynasty

;”>Mainly found in Central Asia and my country’s Xinjiang region

It supports multicultural exchanges from a financial perspective

It is a historical relic of the prosperous Silk Road trade

This exhibition is on display

Kazakhstan exhibits a total of 13 pieces (groups)

Portable and durable ceramic lamps

Old style clay pot

Unique copper incense burner

Exotic animal print bowl

Shows the nomads of the Eurasian grasslandsThe grassland culture

and the historical imprint of Persian culture on the Silk Road

Yue Minjing, deputy research librarian of Shaanxi History Museum said

“Cultural heritage is a testimony of exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations”

People who traveled along the Silk Road in history

Inclusiveness and mutual learning

Win-win cooperation

Common Created a glorious history

Continuing the Silk Road spirit

China and Central Asian countries

Continuously deepen cooperation in the new era

To protect the heritage together

Open up a new picture

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Producer: Hu Guoxiang

Reporter: Yang Yimiao and Cai Xinyi

Design: Nie Yi

Video: Zhao Lulu

Editor: Chen Qianmu Xiaoxiang

Academic support:

Yue Minjing, associate research librarian of Shaanxi History Museum