Hungry for a dive into history? At the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea in Qionghai, Hainan, ocean explorers can get up close with sunken treasures over 2,000 years old 🏺🌊.
Recently, CGTN reporter Xu Xinchen stepped inside the museum's galleries to uncover relics from shipwrecks dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220). From bronze mirrors and ceramic jars to ancient coins, each artifact tells a story of daring sailors and bold voyages 🚢.
These finds reveal that as early as the Han Dynasty, Chinese sailors were navigating and mapping the South China Sea, linking coastal communities and sparking cultural exchanges across Asia. Imagine first-hand accounts of trade routes that later grew into today's global shipping lanes 🌍.
Walking through the exhibits, you'll see how maritime tech – from sturdy hulls to precise compasses – kept these voyages afloat. It's a reminder of how innovation and curiosity shaped our shared history 🤿💡.
Whether you're a history buff, a travel junkie, or just love epic tales of the sea, a stroll through these halls offers a journey across time, showing how the South China Sea once connected people and ideas centuries ago 🌴.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
