Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Wang Na) news: On October 15, 2024, a number of attendees of the 6th World Media Summit visited the Turpan Museum in Xinjiang, China. They marveled at ancient Chinese artifacts, including a copper eye mask, prosthetic limbs from over 2,300 years ago, and grapevines that attest to the region's viticulture history. Everyone was astonished, exclaiming, "How amazing!"

Photo taken on October 15, 2024 shows attendees of the 6th World Media Summit visit the Turpan Museum in Turpan City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Wang Na)

"This museum is amazing!" exclaimed Martina Gaudino, a journalist from the Italian Nova Agency, who was particularly captivated by the ancient pottery exhibition at the Turpan Museum.

She praised Turpan's rich history and cultural significance, which she had yearned to discover. The distinctive pottery, boasting unique shapes and simple yet elegant designs, evoked a sense of familiarity for her.

Martina Gaudino remarked that both Italy and China are ancient civilizations, and over two millennia ago, the ancient Silk Road served as a bridge linking Eastern and Western cultures. Chinese porcelain made its way along this route to Europe, profoundly influencing Italian ceramic art. She also said that it was remarkable to encounter artifacts in the Turpan Museum that resembled those from her own homeland.

Situated at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, Turpan is a significant hub along the ancient Silk Road, where the arid and hot climate has aided in the preservation of numerous precious artifacts across millennia. The Turpan Museum, being the second largest in Xinjiang, houses over 2,000 relics categorized into 29 groups. These include items crafted from stone, pottery, wood, bronze, currency, wool and silk textiles, archaeological anthropological specimens, grains, dried fruits, and diverse food items. Its unique characteristics and collection of exquisite pieces stand as a testament to the rich tapestry of Chinese civilization.

Photo taken on October 15, 2024 shows attendees of the 6th World Media Summit visit the Turpan Museum in Turpan City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Wang Na)

In the exhibition hall, artifacts such as contracts, registers, and personal letters captured the attention of Maxymilian Maria Manasterski, a journalist from the Polish News Agency. These ancient documents, once buried underground, showcase the continuity, innovation, unity, inclusiveness, and peace of Chinese civilization. Manasterski expressed his delight at the excellent preservation of numerous documents.

Regarding his experience at the Turpan Museum, Delvin O'Neale Thoma from the Media Department of the Republic of Nauru described it as an "eye-opener." He noted that Nauru's location in the central Pacific and Turpan's distance from the ocean resulted in a cultural disparity. He found everything about Turpan to be novel and refreshing.

Delvin O'Neale Thoma said that the museum's extensive and varied exhibits, coupled with its cutting-edge presentation methods, had provided him with an exceptional experience. He expressed that this visit had fostered within him a deeper appreciation for Chinese culture.

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