Xian’s warriors at MARQ: a new page in the history of museums in Spain

The doors of MARQ have already been opened. Qin and Han dynasties and as soon as More than 2,000 years of history but with a vision from today. Today, a new page is opening in the history of museums in our country.” Marcos Martinon-Torres during the opening ceremony Qin and Han dynasties, China. Xi’an warriors, According to its curator, “a Unprecedented deployment of human and material resources» the result is « a magnificent, immersive space with elements created for the occasion ».

Seven terracotta soldiers and a horseIn addition 120 works from 9 museums, many exhibited for the first time Shape this example outside of China that brought this string of numbers to Alicante World Heritage since 1987 and that it’s a “historic day” to convert MARQ to ten months” Europe’s cultural epicenter” He underlined the Chairman of the Provincial General Assembly. Carlos Mazon during the action Hu Heping, Minister of Culture and Tourism of China.

“The power of culture, archeology, history and cooperation between peoples has brought us here to this moment in which we live. From Alicante we teach the world one of humanity’s greatest archaeological discoveries.» drew attention to Mazón, for which the exhibition placed « MARQ and Alicante. on the international museum map».

Spanish-Chinese cooperation

Cultural and touristic activities of the region with this exhibition 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and China. Hu Heping assured a cooperation that “consolidated over time and grew closer with each passing day”. “This exhibition is a high-quality event” because the Qin and Han dynasties are “of great importance in Chinese history” and “symbolic elements of Chinese civilization were formed at that time: warriors, the great wall, poetry and papermaking, cas one of the country’s greatest inventions.

The Minister evaluated this cultural event as a “p” opportunity.deepen learning and mutual knowledge highlighted our civilizations” and the visible parts, because “it is a big step in promoting these civilizations, where the people can enjoy the distinctive features of the Qin and Han dynasties and the beauty of our culture.” cultural and friendly exchange of our peoples».

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reminded on March 9 President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinpingsent to King Felipe VI congratulations for him 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and both agreed to further this friendly bilateral relationship. With the aim of perfecting working mechanisms, creating cooperation platforms and strengthening cooperation in all sectors. «The next step is to deepen cultural exchange and formulate a comprehensive strategy for a common future».

Cultural Heritage Management Advisor to the Shaanxi Provincial Government, Luo Wenli, Standing out in his speech at the event led by the new deputy responsible for culture, Juan de Dios NavarroHE Prince of Asturias Awards It was something “very important to Chinese archaeology” given to the warriors of Xian in 2010, and she hoped that this exhibit “which we started working on five years ago” would open Chinese civilization to Spain “from a new perspective”. “.

unforgettable days

“Today is a memorable day for most of us here, but when it opened to the public this afternoon, Bring unforgettable days to those who will visit MARQ», said Martinón-Torres, a professor at Cambridge University.

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The curator of the exhibition emphasized that it is “a new narrative discourse in which the role of those who build them is strengthened”. Thus, this exhibition presupposes “entering the world”. laboratory where archaeologists and scientists share their latest discoveries with usyour questions and doubts.

He also highlighted the “enormous effort” of teams from China and the Alicante museum. It covers 200 people. From MARQ technicians and archaeologists Provincial Assembly architectural teamled by Raphael Perez and study Angel RocamoraIn addition to music composed by Luis Ivars, “those with the ability to transform ideas into extraordinary spaces”.

The event was also attended by Julia Parra, Vice President and Vice President of Culture until a few days ago, who described the exhibition as “an illusion and dream realized and shared by many”; Council Vice President, More; Minister of Innovation, Universities, Science and Digital Society, Josephine Good; sub-representative of the government, Araceli Poblador; Vice President of the Provincial Assembly, Ana Serna, and the mayor of Alicante, luis barcala.

3 ROOMS

ROOM 1. COMBINATION OF QIN SHI HUANG WORLD AND CHINA. The first room, the visitor Chinese history since the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). In addition to understanding political history, he approaches the world of the nobility and bureaucracy with the following works: ritual bronzesbig jade bells and ornamentsdeadly weapons, calligraphy, coins, volume units and exotic items It came via the Silk Road.

ROOM 2. AN ETERNAL PALACE. This room goes into: funeral world through an eternal palace that the visitor will find fantastic animals, musical instruments and gold and silver objectsas well as a reproduction of one of the mausoleum’s most spectacular elements: a bronze car. This piece is a copy of the original, as the originals cannot leave China due to their delicate nature. The weight of these wagons It consists of 1,200 kilograms and more than 3,000 parts. All these objects are part of the shrine of the Qin emperor who ordered the founding of this city after his death. A tomb of this size was never built and is still buried there, guarded by the Terracotta Army.

ROOM 3. ETERNAL PROTECTORS. an army 8,000 warriors, 500 horses and 130 chariots Protect Emperor Qin’s underworld. In this room are the seven famous Terracotta Warriors that can be admired face-to-face and other extraordinary statues unearthed from the mausoleum. For the first time, the public is also invited to commemorate the thousands of workers and artisans who built the mausoleum with their warriors. ends with room Yanling Mausoleum figures, A terracotta army that demonstrates the continuity of traditions from the Han dynasty to the present. In this case the figures are smaller and clad in cloth clothing in their day and have articulated wooden arms.

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