The excavation of Tomb No. 1001 in Xibeigang is one of the most important discoveries of the fifteen excavations that the Institute of History and Philology (IHP) carried out in Anyang. This enormous royal burial is a cross-shaped tomb with four ramps and contains more human sacrifices and artifacts than in all other royal burials discovered at Xibeigang. Due to the damages caused by constant looting activities, its original features are beyond recognition. Fortunately, through careful scientific excavations, archaeologists are able to reconstruct its structure and formation. In addition, recovery of all the exquisitely produced artifacts from looters’ pits provide an unprecedented glimpse of the accomplishments from the Shang civilization. Among all the artifacts unearthed, the marble sculptures have received the highest praise. These include a kneeling anthropomorphic figure with a tiger head and claws, a standing owl figure with decorative patterns covering its body, and a remarkable sculpture in the shape of two crouching tigers. Since the IHP began archaeological excavations at the Ruins of Yin during the 1930s, these marble sculptures have become iconic of Shang civilization.

The the Institute of History and Philology museum is honored to provide staff on campus an insightful guided tour through this special exhibition. The available dates for scheduling a guided tour are listed below. To request an English guided tour, please contact us via email, telephone or facsimile.

For more information, please contact Ms. Lan or Ms. Wu.

Tel：886-2- 2652-3180
Fax：886-2- 2786-8834
E-mail：museum@asihp.net

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