Silk Road cultural relics, treasures on display

Over 80 pieces of cultural relics and treasures along the ancient Silk Road are being exhibited at Bao’an Library.

The exhibition, a key event of Bao’an District’s cultural heritage month, will last for two weeks.

Spanning thousands of miles and thousands of years, the ancient Silk Road was not only a route for trade and barter, but also a route for exchanges between civilizations, making a significant contribution to the development and progress of human society.

The exhibits not only cover the long historical period from 2,000 BC to the 13th century AD but also include the achievements of ancient civilizations in Greece, Rome, Central and Western Asia and other vast regions.

Based on the materials and characteristics of the exhibits, the exhibition is divided into four sections: glass art, ceramic art, metal art, and the Belt and Road ancient maps.

The glass art section showcases the craftsmanship and unique charm of glassware in different cultural backgrounds.

The ceramic art section exhibits ancient ceramics spanning 3,000 years of Central and Western Asia, as well as Islamic styles.

The metal art section brings together 30 pieces of metal artworks such as gold, silver, and bronze articles that span 3,000 years in the two river basins, the Mediterranean region, the Iranian plateau, Central Asia, and other regions, and narrates the trajectory of the origin, development and spread of metal art.

The Belt and Road ancient maps section presents 39 ancient maps.

In addition to the exhibition, the cultural heritage month includes a series of activities such as lectures and interactive sessions until June 29.