they come with more than four years late but finally Xian’s terracotta warriors are at MARQ. The arrival at the Alicante museum has become one of the longest battles for these pieces, which have repeatedly postponed their journey for different reasons that are human heritage and unrelated to this center.
It was today. Alicante City Council Archaeological Museum received by land transport more than 120 tracks part of Legacy of the Qin and Han dynasties, China. Xi’an warriors, A unique exhibition never seen in Spain, consisting of items from nine Chinese museums. And a delegation with them five technicians Centers involved in this unpacking and assembly work together with MARQ’s expert staff.
With the arrival of this important material, a preparation period begins, which will end on March 28, when the exhibition opens to the public, which can visit the exhibition until March 28, 2023. The witness of this process was the archaeologist Teresa. Ximénez and restorer Silvia Roca, who went to China in February to participate in the overhaul and inventory of the parts.
Vice President and Vice President of Culture, Julia Parra, went to the museum to learn firsthand about the work done and to convey a message of thanks and trust to the responsible team. “This is a very special moment We did not want to miss it because of its preparation and assembly. one of the most important international fairs who has never visited the province of Alicante”, stated the provincial director.
24 hour air conditioning
Vehicles carrying the pieces arrived in the museum gardens this morning. enabled a download slot to start depositing material this afternoon with all the security guarantees. All received boxes have been transferred to the museum buildings where they are supposed to stay. 24 hours for acclimatization and adaptation to the new environment.
After this initial period, the unpacking and phased deployment work will be carried out more than once. 120 original parts and 5 replicas It will be available to all interested parties as of March 28. From both MARQ and nine participating Chinese museums and institutions They will ensure that in the sample, protocols for handling and preserving the material throughout the process are strictly followed. The exhibition draws attention to its presence. nine original terracotta warriors and a horse and copies two cars.
As highlighted by the curator, professor and chair of the Archaeological Science at Cambridge University, “This is not a static and passive presentation, but an immersive experience between history and science with the latest developments in archeology” Marcos Martinon-Torres during the exhibition’s presentation at the Centro Cultural de China in Madrid this month.
Another remarkable aspect is conveys the history of science, information and technology in China. For example, you will hear these sounds: bells and a Chinese lithophone to compare them with European bells. Respect is also paid to the workers who created these objects, and to today’s archaeologists, historians, and researchers who “explain us why we know what we know”.
This Ticket reservation visit the exhibition Legacy of the Qin and Han dynasties, China. Xian Warriors It can be requested on the website and at the box office. MARQ for a price 5 euros for each ticket and discounts for people over 65, teenagers and students, among other groups.