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Brushstrokes of ancient Shaanxi murals on full display

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A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows a detail from an ancient mural depicting a dancing girl on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP
A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows a detail from an ancient mural depicting a dancing girl on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows a detail from an ancient mural depicting a dancing girl on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows visitors walking past a display of ancient murals at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP
A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows visitors walking past a display of ancient murals at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows visitors walking past a display of ancient murals at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows a section of an ancient mural on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP
A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows a section of an ancient mural on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows a section of an ancient mural on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows details of an ancient mural on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP
A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows details of an ancient mural on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

A photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows details of an ancient mural on display at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an. /CFP

Murals unearthed in Shaanxi Province are the focus of an exhibition at the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in the provincial capital, Xi'an. The 20 groups of exhibits highlight the ancient wonders of the province's heritage, evident in the show's murals, many of which were found in tombs. Organized into five chronological units, the free exhibition brings the vivid brushstrokes of painters of the past to today's viewers.

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