Ancient Bowl with a Production Date
A Ming porcelain bowl recovered from the seabed bears a stamp, saying it was made in the first year of the reign of Zhengde, in 1605.
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The Spirit of the Silk Roads
“To solve many problems of today, we need to continue the spirit of the Silk Roads,” says Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia.
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Trailer: The Sweet Smell of the Desert
At the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, in China’s northwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the once desolate Gobi Desert has been transformed over generations into vibrant vineyards. This documentary tells the tale of a miraculous place where grapes grow among sand and stone. Watch on CGTN on Dec. 31. #SweetSmellOfTheDesert #Xihaigu
Each Object Tells a Story
Archaeologists explain why the porcelain pieces recovered from ancient shipwrecks still shine with vibrant colors. They demonstrate the processes to preserve and protect these pieces of history.
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Ebony Cargo in the South China Sea
A Ming Dynasty shipwreck containing imported ebony is discovered, lying undisturbed in the deep sea for over 500 years.
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Unfinished Voyages
In October 2022, two ancient shipwrecks were discovered on the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. Where were they heading? What sent them to the bottom of the sea? #SilkRoadSunkenTreasures #DeepSeaArchaeology #SovereigntyAtStake
When I close my eyes, I still think about the artifacts.
Chief Assistant Feng Wanli took part in the year-long investigation of the deep-sea archeological project of two ancient shipwrecks in the South China Sea. Extraction of the relics required creating high-definition maps using over 100,000 photos.
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The Pride of the Museum
A Fahua-colored and gilded porcelain jar, retrieved from the deep sea, becomes the pride of the China Museum of the South China Sea in Hainan Province.
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The Craze for Chinese Porcelain
Ceramics expert Teresa Canepa traces how Jingdezhen, the Ceramic Capital of China, connected the world through exquisite craftsmanship. She says the worldwide craze for the Chinese ceramics dates back to the 16th Century.
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Silk Road Sunken Treasures
“Silk Road Sunken Treasures”is a CGTN documentary on China’s latest breakthroughs in deep-sea archaeology. It reveals a hidden part of history, bringing to light the splendor of the Maritime Silk Road. “Silk Road Sunken Treasures” is an unprecedented look at the South China Sea through the enduring legacy of intercultural dialogue.
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Inheriting Devotion -- Life Beside the Jiaohe Ruins
Gulbakram Mumin grew up beside the ruins of Jiaohe, an ancient city in modern-day Turpan, northwestern China. Following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, she returned home to become a cultural relics guardian at the site after studying history and heritage protection at university. Today she is helping preserve the ruins for future generations and introducing young and old alike to the mysteries of this ancient city.
Playing Crane Game in the Deep-sea
The Shenhai Yongshi, or Deep-Sea Warrior, is one of the most advanced submersibles in the world. It retrieves shipwreck artifacts in the South China Sea. The CGTN documentary "Silk Road Sunken Treasures" premieres December 28.
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