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The site is believed to be the sacrificial centre of the Shu Kingdom - a culture that remains an enigma. This site and the related one at Sanxingdui both show evidence of an advanced civilization yet there is no written record of this having any dealings with any other Chinese state.

The first hall covers one of the most productive excavation holes and is really interesting in that you are able to see some items in situ.

The second hall offers more of an explanation about the civilization and contains excellent displays of some truly incredible aretfacts. Pictures of some of these on the website below.

One of the highlights for us, and I'm sure for all family visitors, was the 4D cinema. The 3D film may be a little over-the-top in places but that extra dimension (elephants squirting water at you etc) made for hilarious and therefore unforgettable experience. How often can you say that about a museum?]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28022 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15312
Two large sacrificial pits discovered from July to September 1986 at Sanxingdui constitute one of the most important archaeological finds of the twentieth century.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15312 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6818 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6818