Ancient bronze treasures from southwest China showcased in Spain

A visitor views an exhibit at an exhibition on the bronze civilization of southwest China at the Guadalajara Museum in Guadalajara, Spain, on March 17, 2026. An exhibition showcasing the bronze civilization of southwest China opened on Tuesday evening at the Guadalajara Museum in Spain, presenting the region's diverse ancient cultures and distinctive social life.

Co-hosted by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration and the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha, the exhibition features 58 artifacts or sets from 14 museums and institutions across four provincial-level regions in southwest China, spanning from around 1600 B.C. to 220 A.D.

The exhibition will run until May 15, offering Spanish audiences a rare glimpse into ancient Chinese civilization. [Photo/Xinhua]