The Capital Museum in Beijing is hosting the country's first exhibition of artifacts from the Xixia Imperial Tombs since their inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List this year. The Xixia Dynasty, established by the Tangut people on the Silk Road, in modern-day Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, existed from 1038 until it was destroyed by the advance of the Mongols in 1227. Titled Xixia Cultural Relics: A Legend at the Foot of Helan Mountain, the exhibition presents 103 relics from the tombs that illustrate the integration of Xixia culture with other ancient Chinese cultures.
(Text and photos by Wei Yao)
