Archaeology museum opens doors in Beijing

Key examples of the evolution of Chinese civilization dazzled the first group of visitors from the general public to the Chinese Archaeological Museum, which is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of History, after it officially opened on Friday.

During a visit to the museum on June 2, President Xi Jinping emphasized the important role of archaeology in understanding the long history of Chinese civilization and appreciating the richness and profoundness of Chinese culture.

The venue serves as a brand-new historical and cultural repository along Beijing's Central Axis, and acts as a new national cultural landmark to display over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, said Li Guoqiang, deputy director of the Chinese Academy of History.