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Excavation and Protection of Nanyue Kingdom Relics
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The Nanyue Kingdom Relics in Guangzhou includes Royal Palace, Royal Tomb and the Water Gate.They were included in China's reserve list of world's cultural relics in December, 2006.
The relics of Nanyue Wooden Water Gate of some 2,000 years history is regarded by professionals as the oldest, largest and best preserved wooden water lock ever found in the world.
The excavation was broadcasted live on CCTV-10 on June 9.
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CCTV's video
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Nanyue was an ancient kingdom that consisted of parts of the modern Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and much of modern northern Vietnam. It was established by the Chinese general Zhào Tuō of the Qin dynasty who assimilated the customs of the Yuè peoples and central China in his territory. Its capital was near Pānyú in modern-day Guangzhou.
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►Relics of World's Oldest Wooden Water Gate Opens to Public
►Relics of Nanyue Kingdom Age in Guangzhou
►Archaeologists Restore Cultural Relics on Site
►Drama "King of Nanyue Kingdom" |
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Bird-shape Decoration
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Iron Sword
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Copper Tiger Plate
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Persia Silver Box
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Angular Jade Grail
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Copper-framed Grail with Jade Lid
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Eight-Diagram-shape Brick Well Relic
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Wooden Water Gate
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Nanyue Royal Palace
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Dragon-shape King's Stamp
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Editor :Jessie Hwang
Source: www.lifeofguangzhou.com
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Nanyue Kingdom