Source: CCTV.com

07-29-2008 18:25

A tale of China's 5-thousand year history unfolds at Beijing's capital museum. It is encapsulated in 150 exhibits gleaned from museums all around the country.

Here, History becomes palpable - in this bronze vessel, the copper ware, a Buddha statuette, the reliefs and sculptures. The exhibition is unprecedented. On display here are original artifacts. These are not reproductions.

 The 2000 year old relic is the earliest jade garment ever unearthed. It has the greatest number of jade pieces ever found and is of the highest quality. The craftsmanship is exceptional.
The 2000 year old relic is the earliest jade garment ever unearthed.
It has the greatest number of jade pieces ever found and is of the 
highest quality. The craftsmanship is exceptional.

The premiere exhibit is this jade garment threaded with gold wire. The 2000 year old relic is the earliest jade garment ever unearthed. It has the greatest number of jade pieces ever found and is of the highest quality. The craftsmanship is exceptional.

terra-cotta generals, created 2200 years ago. These are from among the seven, unearthed from pit NO.1, near Xi'an, where the army of 5000 terra cotta warriors and horses was discovered.
The terra-cotta generals, created 2200 years ago, are from among 
the seven, unearthed from pit NO.1, near Xi'an, where the army of
5000 terra cotta warriors and horses was discovered.

At the center of the hall are these terra-cotta generals, created 2200 years ago. These are from among the seven, unearthed from pit NO.1, near Xi'an, where the army of 5000 terra cotta warriors and horses was discovered.