This Spring Festival, history buffs and culture lovers flocked to southwest China's Sichuan Province as the Sanxingdui Museum extended hours and boosted online tickets to meet soaring demand. 🌟 The site's newly unveiled relics—including a dazzling gold mask—are rewriting what we know about the ancient Shu civilization!
More Than Just 'Three-Star Piles'
Named after three mysterious earth mounds, Sanxingdui (meaning 'Three-Star Piles') has stunned archaeologists since its discovery in the 1920s. For over a century, excavations have revealed artifacts that challenge traditional narratives of Chinese civilization—think Indiana Jones meets Kingdom of Shu vibes. 🎭
Gold Mask Steals the Show
The star attraction? A 3,000-year-old gold mask, intricately crafted and eerily modern-looking. This relic, along with bronze statues and jade treasures, offers clues about the Shu kingdom's rituals and tech prowess—proving ancient societies were way more connected than we thought!
Located in Guanghan, the museum has become a hotspot for TikTok travelers and history nerds alike. As one visitor tweeted: 'This isn't just a museum—it's a time machine.' ⏳
