The Ancient Asian Civilizations Exhibition will take place at the Hunan Museum from July 8 to October 8, 2021. The exhibition is hosted by the Hunan Museum and Art Exhibitions China. A total of 222 pieces or sets of precious cultural relics from 10 Asian countries including China, Syria, Lebanon, and Pakistan are on display.

Syrian female stone statue dating bake to 9200-8800BC collected in the National Museum of Damascus. (Photo courtesy of the Hunan Museum)

The exhibition takes Alexander the Great's eastward conquest and the time of Hellenization as the boundary line, and features two historical phases of civilization before and after Hellenization. It presents the characteristics of the multiplex symbiosis of Asian civilizations during the rise of civilization and the communication of cultures and trade exchanges in various parts of Asia during the development of civilization.

A bronze statue of Ganesha dating bake to late 12th century and early 13th century or Angkor period collected by the National Museum of Cambodia.

The religious beliefs in Asia are exhibited as a separate part to showcase the evolution of philosophical thought of religions in Asia during the spread of civilization. The exhibition uses cultural relics to tell history of civilization, presenting the results of exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations, the charm of Asian civilizations, and the Asian culture of "delicious soup is made by combining different ingredients".

Exhibition Tips:
Duration: July 8-October 8, 2021
Venue: Special Exhibition Hall 2, First Floor, Hunan Museum
How to visit: make an appointment via Hunan Museum’s official website or WeChat account
Full ticket price: 50 yuan/adult 
Concessionary ticket price: 25 yuan/person for full-time undergraduates and vocational college students; the elders between 60 and 65; and, people on subsistence allowances with valid documents.    
Free admission: children under 14; the elders above 65; the disabled, military personnel in active service, and retired officials with valid documents. 
Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:00); closed on Mondays
Consultation hotline: 0731—84415833 / 84475933

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: Voice of Hunan