Name: Ex-director Xiao Xianjin: Literature links Sanxingdui to modern life
Uploaded: 2026-02-26T15:27:09+08:00
Duration: 1 min 17 s
Description: Unearthed relics are more than mere fragments of the past; they are the roots and the very soul of a civilization.

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Unearthed relics are more than mere fragments of the past; they are the roots and the very soul of a civilization. Yet, for the enigmatic Sanxingdui, the challenge lies in communication. While archaeologists provide the essential academic decoding of this mysterious culture, their scholarly work can often feel distant to the public.

In this discussion, Xiao Xianjin, former director of the Sanxingdui Museum, explores why literature is the vital bridge between history and the modern heart. By weaving historical facts into compelling narratives, the distant Ancient Shu civilization transcends the museum glass. To Xiao, the true essence of cultural inheritance lies in this modern expression–making ancient mysteries resonate within the fabric of our contemporary lives.

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