Ancient Chinese astronomical instruments draw museum-goers to cosmic quest
China’s museums are often defined by their porcelain, calligraphy and ritual vessels. But a new exhibition in east China’s Anhui Province is turning the spotlight away from traditional treasures and toward scientific endeavors of the past, showcasing jade cosmograms, celestial star charts and bronze globes crafted by astronomers centuries ago.
Sanxingdui findings reveal ancient Chinese cultural integration
New research on a bronze artifact from China’s renowned Sanxingdui Ruins shows that the ancient Shu civilization was deeply connected with other regional cultures in ancient China, the latest evidence proving the unity in diversity of Chinese culture.
Ancient Sasanian pot discovered in Bushehr Province
An ancient pot dating back to the Sasanian era has recently been uncovered in the historic city of Deh Qaed, near Dashtestan County in Bushehr Province, southern Iran, local cultural heritage officials have announced.
