Imagine digging up a buried treasure chest and finding items from faraway lands inside! 🗺️✨ That’s what happened when archaeologists discovered the tomb of Zhao Mo in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province.
Back in the 1980s, scientists found the untouched tomb of Zhao Mo, who was the second ruler of the Nanyue Kingdom over 2,000 years ago. Among the amazing treasures, they found a silver box decorated with beautiful flower designs. But here’s the exciting part: the box was made in Persia, which is modern-day Iran, thousands of miles away! 🌍🏺
But that’s not all! They also found ivory from Africa and fragrant incense from the Red Sea area. 🐘🌊 These discoveries mean that people in ancient China were trading with people from Africa and the Middle East over two millennia ago!
Guangzhou was like an ancient global shopping mall, connecting China with different cultures and countries. 🏙️🛍️ It’s amazing to think that people back then were traveling and exchanging goods across deserts and seas.
Today, Guangzhou is still a bustling city with tall skyscrapers and busy streets. It has been an important place for connecting China with the rest of the world for over 2,000 years! 🏗️🌆
The Persian silver box is a reminder that even long ago, people were curious about others and wanted to share goods, ideas, and cultures. Who knows what other treasures are still waiting to be found? 🔎✨
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How Persian silverware ended up in Guangzhou 2,000 years ago
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