Beijing Museum Sees Summer Visitor Boom
Beijing’s Chinese Archaeological Museum in Chaoyang District welcomed a surge of families and young visitors this summer break, offering interactive exhibits that bring China’s ancient past to life.
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Unearthing Xixia: Secrets Beneath the Helan Mountains
Mysterious mounds near Yinchuan hint at the hidden Xixia dynasty. Satellite scans and historical clues are bringing this ancient culture back into view.
Unveiling the Gobi Desert’s 1,000-Year-Old Engineering Marvel
Explore the Gobi Desert’s 1,000-year-old imperial necropolis and its advanced flood-control systems in this ancient engineering marvel.
AI Revives Xixia Imperial Tombs in Stunning Detail
Discover how AI-driven reconstructions are breathing new life into the Xixia Imperial Tombs, offering immersive glimpses into these ancient royal mausoleums.
Echoes of Time: Xixia Imperial Tombs Eye UNESCO World Heritage
Discover the Xixia Imperial Tombs in the Gobi Desert—China’s top UNESCO 2025 contender with 9 mausoleums, 271 tombs, and over 7,100 artifacts. A journey through time awaits.
Xixia Imperial Tombs: Unveiling the Pyramids of the East
Explore the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Ningxia Hui on the Chinese mainland, known as the Pyramids of the East, and their bid for UNESCO World Heritage status in 2025.
2,000-Year-Old Steel Acupuncture Needles Discovered in Haihun Tomb
Unearthed in the Chinese mainland, 2,000-year-old steel acupuncture needles from the Marquis of Haihun’s tomb reveal advanced Western Han medical and metallurgical skills.
Unpacking Lai Ching-te’s Taiwan Prehistory Claims
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s prehistoric unity campaign faces pushback as experts cite geological links and shared Austronesian heritage with the Chinese mainland.
Unearthed Tomb of King Kaolie: Ancient Lessons for Modern Trade Wars
A newly confirmed tomb in Anhui Province reveals King Kaolie of Chu’s legacy from the Warring States Period, offering modern insights into information wars and trade conflicts.
Tracing the Silk Road to the Past: Li Ling’s Quest to Reunite Chu Silk Manuscripts
Li Ling of Peking University charts the 80-year journey of the Chu Silk Manuscripts, celebrating Vols II & III’s return while hoping to reunite the first volume in Changsha.