Museum showcases Shanxi's ancient heritage
Relics discovered at Taosi archaeological site highlight province's role as cradle of early Chinese civilization
The sand table shows that the ruins of the city include foundations of palace buildings spreading 6,500 sq m, the largest prehistoric rammed-earth structure ever found.
In the museum's ritual and music section, restored scenes of ancient banquets, complete with drums, bells and stone chimes, give visitors a glimpse into ancient feasts accompanied by live performances. A digital device also allows guests to hear sounds reconstructed from these ancient instruments, immersing them in a 4,000-year-old sound-scape.
In the museum, there are also sculptures showing that ancient people cultivated millet, raised livestock and developed crafts such as pottery and jadeware, forming a vibrant urban culture.
In addition to permanent displays, the museum will also arrange temporary exhibitions featuring relics relating to the sources of Chinese civilization discovered at other archaeological sites in the country, giving visitors a better understanding of the integration of cultures in the formation of the Chinese nation.
Feng Siquan contributed to this story.
