LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Culture

Chinese Confucius museum to house over 700,000 relics

1
2017-07-16 13:09Xinhua Editor: Yao Lan ECNS App Download

A Confucius museum under construction in the hometown of the ancient Chinese educator will be home to more than 700,000 relics, including well-known Confucius family documents, sources with the museum said Saturday.

A display plan of the museum, which is expected to open in the second half of 2018, was finalized following a meeting in Qufu City of Shandong Province earlier this month, following eight years of discussion.

The major museum complex in Qufu consists of a 11,000-square-meter display area, 7,000 square meters of warehouses and a 1,000-square-meter cultural heritage restoration center, according to deputy curator Yang Jinquan.

The items to be displayed on rotation include more than 300,000 documents of the Confucius family from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to 1948, which contain details of the family history during feudal times.

In addition, there will be more than 40,000 books dating back as early as the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and over 8,000 pieces of clothing and accessories from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Confucius (551-479 BC), an educator and philosopher, founded Confucianism, a school of thought that deeply influenced later Chinese generations. He was also the first Chinese person to set up private schools and enroll students from all walks of life.

 

  

Related news

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.