The China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou took center stage at the 2024 Silk Road Week as it revealed the highly anticipated Annual Report of Cultural Heritage on the Silk Roads. Top Ten Cultural Heritage Highlights were unveiled, shedding light on a wide range of historical discoveries and academic works from the past year.
Thematic Exhibitions:
- Highlighted exhibitions included 'China Trade Art in the 18th and 19th Centuries' and 'Hepu Embarks - The Maritime Silk Road of the Han Dynasty in Guangxi'.
Archaeological Discoveries:
- Noteworthy discoveries featured sites such as the Tuokuzisalai Site in Tumxuk City and the Moer Buddhist Temple Site in Kashgar City.
Prominent Academic Works:
- Standout academic works like 'China and the Silk Roads' by Angela Schottenhammer and 'Greco-Buddhist Relations in the Hellenistic Far East' by Olga Kubica were emphasized.
Cultural Events:
- Significant events included the founding of the Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance and the addition of the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The 'Cultural Heritage on the Silk Roads' initiative acts as a symbol of cultural interchange and shared learning, establishing a new benchmark for research in Silk Road heritage. The 2024 Silk Road Week is poised to be a stage for commemorating the diverse range of civilizations linked by these ancient pathways. The 2023 Cultural Heritage on the Silk Roads report is now accessible to the public, inviting guests to delve into a historical and heritage journey.