2016 marks the 200th anniversary of the British Museum’s acquisition of the Elgin collection. The collection included many important antiquities, but of course the sculptures from the Parthenon immediately became a major focus within the Museum’s gallerie
In the ancient world, terracotta sculpture was ubiquitous. Readily available and economical—unlike stone suitable for carving—clay allowed artisans to craft figures of remarkable variety and expressiveness. Terracottas from South Italy and Sicily.
The significant number of reports prepared by the UNESCO Secretariat and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee represents an exceptional documentation on numerous conservation issues. It is one of the most comprehensive monitoring systems of
A judging panel composed of archaeological authorities and experts from universities and museums announced this year's finalists, which were selected from 25 candidates, in Beijing on Monday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (C,front) and his wife Peng Liyuan visit a carpet and silk workshop in the old city of Bukhara as accompanied by Uzbek Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoev, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, June 21, 2016. BUKHARA, Uzbekistan - Chinese Pres
The UNWTO Silk Road Programme is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance sustainable tourism development along the historic Silk Road route. It aims to maximize the benefits of tourism development for local Silk Road communities, while stimulatin
Grain brocade of Northern Dynasty excavated from the Astana Tomb in Xinjiang, with birds and sheep in pairs, lamps and trees on green background.Seated camel terracotta of Tang Dynasty collected in Xi’an Museum.Portrait brick of Wei-Jin Dynasty with mulbe
1,000yo manuscripts written by ancient Silk Road family found in Afghanistan Nearly 100 mysterious manuscripts thought to be 1,000 years old and written by a Jewish family that lived along the ancient Silk Road have been discovered in an Afghan cave. Scho
File image from the Provincial People's Government of Gansu96 Cultural Heritages and Sites wereinscribedon the Protection list on Provincial-Levelof Gansu, China. The 8thbatchconsists of 6 catagories, which are Sites, Tombs, Architectures, Grottoes/Stone
The 11th Cultural Heritage Day of China is coming, whilst the cultrual and museum institutions, organisations etc all over the country has been planning various and plentiful activities, based on the ...
You are welcome for joiningthe occasion of the40th Session of the World Heritage Committeeto take place between10-20 July 2016inIstanbul, Turkey.
Hollywood Road’s galleries and antique shops are showcasing treasures from across Asia as the third edition of Asian Art Hong Kong (AAHK) comes to the city.Organized by Orientations magazine, this ye ...
Greek archaeologists at Ancient Stagira, Central Macedonia, say they have found Aristotle’s tomb. Addressing the Aristotle 2400 Years World Congress, they point to the 2,400-year-old tomb as the most ...
Chinese, Indian archaeologists mull exploring birthplace of BuddhismDhamek Stupa at Sarnath. Chinese and Indian archaeologists are currently discussing a cultural cooperation project in the birthplace of Buddhism.The Institute of Archaeology under the Chi
An exhibition inspired by the handmade porcelain of the Silk Road is heading for St James’s.---An interesting look at the pottery of the Silk RoadPorcelain Pen by Carole Bennett will run at Gallery ...
