The capital of thirteen dynasties over an 1,100-year period, Xi'an and Shaanxi Province are often referred to as the birthplace of the ancient Chinese civilization. In order to further the legend of the city's iconic status, the Shaanxi History Museum (Shǎnxī Lìshǐbówùguǎn, 陕西历史博物馆) showcases the highlights of these ancient civilizations, reproducing a grand complex of buildings in the Tang architectural style.

Located in the suburbs south of Xi'an, northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Shaanxi History Museum opened its doors to the public in 1992, and features some 370,000 artifacts from Chinese prehistory as well as its imperial dynasties from the Qin onward.

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