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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Visitors examine the oracle bones dating back to the late Shang Dynasty exhibited at the Yinxu Museum of Anyang, Henan. CHINA DAILY Unlike other famous ancient writing systems, such as Egyptian hieroglyphs, Babylonian cuneiform and Mayan glyphs, the character precursors on oracle bones eventually evolved into modern characters over the course of thousands of years. In the museum's oracle bone …

Bones Bone Oracle Oracle Bones Quiz Visitors Shang Dynasty

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yinxu Museum helps US scholars dig deeper into Shang history

China Daily

Oracle bone inscriptions displayed at the new hall of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Henan province. ZHENGZHOU — Nestled beside the tranquil Huanhe River in Anyang, Central China's Henan province, stands the new hall of the Yinxu Museum, a striking structure in the shape of a bronze square ding, or ancient cauldron.Its exterior walls are adorned with classic Shang Dynasty …

China Exhibition Gold Shang Robinson Chinese Art Oracle Bone Inscriptions

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yinxu Museum helps US scholars dig deeper into Shang history

China Daily

Oracle bone inscriptions displayed at the new hall of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Henan province. ZHENGZHOU — Nestled beside the tranquil Huanhe River in Anyang, Central China's Henan province, stands the new hall of the Yinxu Museum, a striking structure in the shape of a bronze square ding, or ancient cauldron.Its exterior walls are adorned with classic Shang Dynasty …

Art China Exhibition Gold Museum Chinese Shang

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yinxu Museum helps US scholars dig deeper into Shang history

China Daily

Chinese archaeologist Tang Jigen introduces Simuxin Ding, an ancient bronze cauldron, to visiting curators from the National Museum of Asian Art in the United States, including Chase Robinson, director of the American museum. Reflecting on his experiences since joining the National Museum of Asian Art in 2006, Wilson mentions that he has curated exhibitions on the Xiangtangshan Grottoes, Houma Bronzes …

China Museum Chinese Wilson Visit Shang Robinson

8 months, 1 week ago

A vocation with character

China Daily

Jiang Yubin, a researcher specializing in oracle bone inscriptions at the center at Fudan University. Found in the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang city, Central China's Henan province, the oracle bone inscriptions proved the existence of the Shang Dynasty. "In the past 110 years, about 3,900 scholars from around the world have carried out research on oracle bone inscriptions. Nevertheless, China …

China Research Chinese Bone Unesco Oracle Inscriptions

9 months, 1 week ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

The Yinxu Museum, resembling a bronze ware, with the word "Dayishang "above its entrance. Museum stands as testament to the Shang Dynasty's legacy, Wang Kaihao reports in Anyang, Henan province. When Di Xin desperately witnessed the defeat of his mighty army to the Zhou people, the last king of the Shang Dynasty, realizing his fate was sealed, set himself ablaze. …

Chinese Shang Yin Di Xin Yinxu

9 months, 1 week ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

The Yinxu Museum, resembling a bronze ware, with the word "Dayishang "above its entrance. Museum stands as testament to the Shang Dynasty's legacy, Wang Kaihao reports in Anyang, Henan province. When Di Xin desperately witnessed the defeat of his mighty army to the Zhou people, the last king of the Shang Dynasty, realizing his fate was sealed, set himself ablaze. …

Chinese Shang Yin Di Xin Yinxu

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

An endless journey Yinxu may be larger than people usually think. According to Niu Shishan, a researcher with the CASS Institute of Archaeology in charge of excavations at Yinxu Ruins, the discovery of urban road networks and ditches made since the turn of the century has, so far, pushed those "boundaries" outward by several kilometers on all four sides of …

China Yinxu Museum Ruins Site

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

The Yinxu Museum, resembling a bronze ware, with the word "Dayishang "above its entrance. Museum stands as testament to the Shang Dynasty's legacy, Wang Kaihao reports in Anyang, Henan province. When Di Xin desperately witnessed the defeat of his mighty army to the Zhou people, the last king of the Shang Dynasty, realizing his fate was sealed, set himself ablaze. …

Chinese Shang Yin Di Xin Yinxu

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

The Yinxu Museum, resembling a bronze ware, with the word "Dayishang "above its entrance. Museum stands as testament to the Shang Dynasty's legacy, Wang Kaihao reports in Anyang, Henan province. When Di Xin desperately witnessed the defeat of his mighty army to the Zhou people, the last king of the Shang Dynasty, realizing his fate was sealed, set himself ablaze. …

Chinese Shang Yin Di Xin Yinxu

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

A bronze vessel known as jia unearthed from Ya Zhang's tomb. In spite of its unique characteristics, Shang civilization also demonstrates similarities with other ancient civilizations of its time, as an exhibition at the museum explains. Chen therefore expects the new museum at Yinxu to be a hub, promoting international academic cooperation on studies of the Shang to broaden understanding …

Shang Yinxu Museum

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

A ceremonial jade item known as gui on display in the Yinxu Museum. "Its prosperous cities, complete ritual culture, bronze craftsmanship, advanced writing system, and scientific developments contributed to the brilliant eras of early China that followed," Chen says. In the early 20th century when Chinese society was unstable, many scattered Shang relics and fragments of oracle bones were taken …

China Chinese Zhou Shang Unesco Yinxu

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily

The Yinxu Museum, resembling a bronze ware, with the word "Dayishang "above its entrance. Museum stands as testament to the Shang Dynasty's legacy, Wang Kaihao reports in Anyang, Henan province. When Di Xin desperately witnessed the defeat of his mighty army to the Zhou people, the last king of the Shang Dynasty, realizing his fate was sealed, set himself ablaze. …

Chinese Shang Di Xin Yinxu Ruins

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Importance of archaeological discoveries stressed

China Daily

Archaeologists' efforts at Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were highlighted at this year's first deputies' passage interview on Tuesday, just before the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. "For nearly 100 years, several generations of archaeologists' unremitting efforts have unveiled the landscape of the highly-developed bronze civilization in East Asia," said He …

Chinese Civilization Yinxu Museum

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Importance of archaeological discoveries stressed

China Daily

Archaeologists' efforts at Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were highlighted at this year's first deputies' passage interview on Tuesday, just before the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. "For nearly 100 years, several generations of archaeologists' unremitting efforts have unveiled the landscape of the highly-developed bronze civilization in East Asia," said He …

Chinese Yinxu Bronze Civilization

9 months, 3 weeks ago

每日一词∣殷墟博物馆新馆 new building of the Yinxu Museum

China Daily

位于河南安阳的殷墟博物馆新馆2月26日正式开馆，这是首个全景式展现商文明的国家重大专题博物馆。 A new building of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang County, central China's Henan Province, officially opened to the public on February 26. 2024年2月23日无人机拍摄的河南安阳殷墟博物馆新馆。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】殷墟是我国历史上第一个有文献可考、为考古发掘和甲骨文所证实的商代晚期都城遗址。殷墟博物馆新馆展厅面积约2.2万平方米，展出青铜器、陶器、玉器、甲骨等文物近4000件套。展陈文物数量之多、类型之全，都是商代文物展览之最。其中，四分之三以上的珍贵文物首次亮相，一系列考古新成果首次展示。聚焦“伟大的商文明”这一主题，展览设有3个基本陈列、4个专题展览和1个特色沉浸式数字展，从商代史、甲骨学、考古史、商文明的世界传播等多个角度，阐释商代繁盛的城市文明、完善的礼乐文明、发达的青铜文明、灿烂的文字文明以及高超的手工业技术等，呈现商文明对中华文明乃至人类文明发展的重要地位和作用。【重要讲话】中国文化源远流长，中华文明博大精深。只有全面深入了解中华文明的历史，才能更有效地推动中华优秀传统文化创造性转化、创新性发展，更有力地推进中国特色社会主义文化建设，建设中华民族现代文明。 Chinese culture has a long and continuous history and Chinese civilization is extensive and profound. A profound understanding of the history of Chinese civilization is essential to promoting the creative transformation …

Chinese Chinese Civilization Yinxu Museum

9 months, 3 weeks ago

每日一词∣殷墟博物馆新馆 new building of the Yinxu Museum

China Daily

位于河南安阳的殷墟博物馆新馆2月26日正式开馆，这是首个全景式展现商文明的国家重大专题博物馆。 A new building of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang County, central China's Henan Province, officially opened to the public on February 26. 2024年2月23日无人机拍摄的河南安阳殷墟博物馆新馆。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】殷墟是我国历史上第一个有文献可考、为考古发掘和甲骨文所证实的商代晚期都城遗址。殷墟博物馆新馆展厅面积约2.2万平方米，展出青铜器、陶器、玉器、甲骨等文物近4000件套。展陈文物数量之多、类型之全，都是商代文物展览之最。其中，四分之三以上的珍贵文物首次亮相，一系列考古新成果首次展示。聚焦“伟大的商文明”这一主题，展览设有3个基本陈列、4个专题展览和1个特色沉浸式数字展，从商代史、甲骨学、考古史、商文明的世界传播等多个角度，阐释商代繁盛的城市文明、完善的礼乐文明、发达的青铜文明、灿烂的文字文明以及高超的手工业技术等，呈现商文明对中华文明乃至人类文明发展的重要地位和作用。【重要讲话】中国文化源远流长，中华文明博大精深。只有全面深入了解中华文明的历史，才能更有效地推动中华优秀传统文化创造性转化、创新性发展，更有力地推进中国特色社会主义文化建设，建设中华民族现代文明。 Chinese culture has a long and continuous history and Chinese civilization is extensive and profound. A profound understanding of the history of Chinese civilization is essential to promoting the creative transformation …

Chinese Chinese Civilization Yinxu Museum

10 months ago

New building of museum at Shang Dynasty capital site to open this month

China Daily

BEIJING -- The new building of the Yinxu Museum at the Yin Ruins, the site of the last capital of the Shang Dynasty, will open to the public on Feb 26. The museum, located in the city of Anyang in Central China's Henan province, will showcase nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics, including bronzeware, pottery, jade objects, and …

China Shang Shang Dynasty

10 months ago

New museum to display best of Shang civilization

China Daily

Some of the Shang civilization artifacts that will be on display at the new Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Henan province. A new museum will soon open in Anyang, Henan province, to display the brilliance of the 3,000-year-old Shang civilization, the National Cultural Heritage Administration announced at a news conference in Beijing on Feb 19. The Yinxu Museum, which will open …

China Chinese Yan Site Shang Gao Yinxu

10 months ago

New museum to display best of Shang civilization

China Daily

Some of the Shang civilization artifacts that will be on display at the new Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Henan province. A new museum will soon open in Anyang, Henan province, to display the brilliance of the 3,000-year-old Shang civilization, the National Cultural Heritage Administration announced at a news conference in Beijing on Monday. "Through the exhibits, the public can better …

China Museum Chinese Open Yan Site Shang

10 months ago

New museum to display best of Shang civilization

China Daily

Some of the Shang civilization artifacts that will be on display at the new Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Henan province. A new museum will soon open in Anyang, Henan province, to display the brilliance of the 3,000-year-old Shang civilization, the National Cultural Heritage Administration announced at a news conference in Beijing on Monday. "Through the exhibits, the public can better …

China Museum Chinese Open Yan Site Shang

1 year, 1 month ago

Ivory cup a masterpiece of carving craft from 3,000 years ago

China Daily

The ivory cup inlaid with turquois chips, Shang Dynasty, unearthed from the tomb of female general Fu Hao in the Yinxu site in Anyang, Henan province Check out this ivory cup resembling a soldier who exemplifies a heroic posture! Three sets of beast mask patterns respectively decorate its mouth, neck, belly and base. A dragon-shaped handle, adorned with spiral patterns …

Cup Ivory Cup

1 year, 7 months ago

Book on oracle bones published

China Daily

The first two volumes of Yinxu Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Palace Museum Collection were newly published. The recently published first two volumes of the book, Yinxu Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Palace Museum Collection, cover more than 1,300 bones, the inscriptions on which include topics ranging from military affairs, astronomy and agriculture to tribute systems and sacrificial rituals. Zhu Hongwen, deputy …

China Bones Museum Palace Chinese Book Collection

1 year, 7 months ago

Book on oracle bones published

China Daily

The first two volumes of Yinxu Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Palace Museum Collection were newly published. The recently published first two volumes of the book, Yinxu Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Palace Museum Collection, cover more than 1,300 bones, the inscriptions on which include topics ranging from military affairs, astronomy and agriculture to tribute systems and sacrificial rituals. Zhu Hongwen, deputy …

China Bones Museum Palace Chinese Collection Bone

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Tech approach gives life to artifacts

Yinxu Museum helps US scholars dig deeper into Shang history

Yinxu Museum helps US scholars dig deeper into Shang history

Yinxu Museum helps US scholars dig deeper into Shang history

A vocation with character

Casting a lasting shadow

Casting a lasting shadow

Casting a lasting shadow

Casting a lasting shadow

Casting a lasting shadow

Casting a lasting shadow

Casting a lasting shadow

Casting a lasting shadow

Importance of archaeological discoveries stressed

Importance of archaeological discoveries stressed

每日一词∣殷墟博物馆新馆 new building of the Yinxu Museum

每日一词∣殷墟博物馆新馆 new building of the Yinxu Museum

New building of museum at Shang Dynasty capital site to open this month

New museum to display best of Shang civilization

New museum to display best of Shang civilization

New museum to display best of Shang civilization

Ivory cup a masterpiece of carving craft from 3,000 years ago

Book on oracle bones published

Book on oracle bones published