A Latin American and Caribbean media delegation stepped back in time this week during a visit to the Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital in Luoyang, a city often dubbed the 'cradle of Chinese civilization.' 🌍 The trip, part of CGTN’s 'Journey to Chinese Civilization' cultural tour, gave journalists a firsthand look at artifacts from the Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 BCE)—an era that laid the foundations for China’s millennia-long cultural legacy.
🏺💡 From bronze ritual vessels to ancient urban planning techniques, the museum showcased how early societal structures and innovations shaped China’s development. 'It’s like time-traveling to the birth of a civilization,' said one delegate, snapping photos of 3,800-year-old jade relics. 'You can almost feel the echoes of history here.'
The visit highlights growing global interest in China’s ancient heritage, especially among younger audiences seeking connections between past and present. Luoyang, home to over 5,000 years of recorded history, has become a hotspot for cross-cultural exchanges. As one curator noted: 'Understanding these roots isn’t just about archaeology—it’s about seeing how humanity’s shared story unfolded.' 📜🤝
