Excavation, Preservation and Exhibition of Han Dynasty Cultural Relics at the Guangxi Hepu Han Dynasty Tomb Museum, Guangxi Province

$48.4K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	China (P.R.C.)
Start Date	Feb 09, 2004
End Date	Feb 01, 2006
Duration	723 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77089-48`

Grant Description

To excavate, preserve, and exhibit artifacts from the Hepu Tombs (c.200 BC - 200 AD), as well as to provide site protection to prevent looting. Hepy became an urban center in 111 BC.

This ancient port city was one of the most important links on the "Silk Road of the Sea" that saw maritime trade flourish along the coastal areas of South China, reaching to Vietnam and beyond.