Introduction
- Sanxingdui, the ruins of the capital of the ancient Shu, a Kingdom of over 4,000 years ago, is located in Guanghan City, Sichuan province. The site covers an area of 120,000 square meters. In 1986, a great number of relics were brought to light, six of which are evaluated as national treasures, representing the best of copper arts in China. Sanxindui is recognized as one of the world's most important ancient sites because of its vast size, age and cultural contents. The Sanxingdui Museum, serving as the main gallery for the exhibits, was built in August 1992, and opened to the public in October 1997. It integrates collection, preservation, academic research and social education. Read more
Exhibitions
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Treasures from Liu He’s tomb on display in Sichuan Discover treasures unearthed from the tomb of Liu He, Marquis of Haihun from the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), at the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan province. Date: Sept 27, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 Read more
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Sichuan exhibit highlights bronze culture from N China steppe The Sanxingdui Museum kicked off an exhibit of bronze wares excavated from Erdos on Oct 26, 2022. Date: Oct 26, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023 Read more
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Large bronze mask, other cultural relics on view at the Sanxingdui Museum The Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan put a big bronze mask on display on Feb 15, 2022. Date: Starting from Feb 15, 2022 Read more
Stories
Sanxingdui museum begins construction March 29
Construction of the new Sanxingdui Museum and Tourist Center started on March 29, 2022.
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