Shaanxi History Museum

陕西历史博物馆
museum in Xi'an
#4 in Xi'an / #47 in China
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The Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an, China, is a premier cultural institution that showcases the rich and diverse history of the Shaanxi province. Opened to the public in 1991, the museum is often referred to as the "pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures." It houses over 370,000 items, including murals, paintings, pottery, coins, and bronze, gold, and silver objects, reflecting the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region. The museum's extensive collection spans from prehistoric times through the Qing Dynasty, with particularly significant artifacts from the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties.


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