A Chinese archaeological achievements exhibition opened at Capital Museum in Beijing on July 29. The exhibition is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Archaeology of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Many precious cultural relics excavated by the institute are exhibited at Capital Museum including a variety of bronze, jade and porcelain articles, as well as pottery and gold and silver vessels. Visitors can also learn about the latest progress in archaeological projects, such as how the inscriptions on oracle bones of the Shang Dynasty have been found and where the Epang Palace of Qin Dynasty is located.

The exhibition displays how modern science and technology have been applied into archaeological work. Spatial information technology is used for mapping historical remains, and remote sensing image technology is applied for information processing. The growing trend is to apply more and more technologies into archaeological study.

The Institute of Archaeology was established in August 1950. It specializes in archaeological research in regards to ancient politics, economy, culture and society. The institute has carried out archaeological field work in over 200 cities and counties across the country.

The exhibition in Beijing runs from July 30 to October 10 during which a series of academic lectures will be held. The Institute of Archaeology has also planned an exhibition tour across China soon thereafter.

Venue: Capital Museum

Add: 16 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing

Ticket-collecting Time: 9:00-16:00 Tuesday–Sunday

Ticket price: RMB 15-30