Exhibition showcasing ancient Shu civilization kicks off in Beijing

This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026 shows a bronze head with golden mask on display during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the exhibition kicked off here on Sunday and will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

A visitor views bronze heads during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the exhibition kicked off here on Sunday and will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Visitors view a golden mask during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the exhibition kicked off here on Sunday and will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Visitors view bronze heads during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the exhibition kicked off here on Sunday and will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026 shows a sun-shaped bronzeware on display during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the exhibition kicked off here on Sunday and will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

A visitor views a replica of bronze standing figure during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the exhibition kicked off here on Sunday and will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

A visitor views a bronze standing figure during an exhibition named "Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. With more than 200 pieces (sets) of relics featuring ancient Shu civilization, the exhibition kicked off here on Sunday and will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)