Secrets of the Silk Road - Yingpan Man Arrives!

For the very first time, three well-preserved mummies from the Tarim Basin in western China have been brought to the United States. Bowers Museum offers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face to face with Yingpan Man's lavish tomb goods and personal belongings including Roman glass, bow and arrows for protection, a satin perfumed sash and fine silk clothing.

This historic exhibition of over 150 objects comes from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and the Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology in Ürümchi, China, and reflect the full extent of Silk Road trade from China to the Mediterranean. Step back in time and experience the convergence of ancient civilizations.

"Secrets of the Silk Road" March 27 - July 25, 2010. Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA

www.Bowers.org

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[72DBRONCO]

So amazing!! I realy wish I could have seen these mummies! These are some of the very most extraordinary mummies ever. In some ways, the very most. Especially the Yingpan Man!

[melvinhenderson2010]

eh? it aint a real mummy?

[xxmrbloodxx]

what degree armor is that?

[HouseofSkeletons]

Wow! I really need to get down to the Bowers and check this out!

[bugeyedmonster2]

Ah, I wish I could afford to travel to California right now. Sigh....

[femmecat21]

Simply amazing!