Echoes of the Silk Road: Xinjiang Artifacts on Display丨藏在闵行的丝路密码：新疆文物带你穿越两千年|丝绸之路|丝路|伏羲|博物馆

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Two millennia ago, the Silk Road connected the East and West, serving as a vital corridor for economic, trade, and cultural exchange. As a key node along this legendary route, Xinjiang played a long-standing and pivotal role in the Silk Road network.

Today, the exhibition "Echoes of the Silk Road" brings a curated selection of cultural relics from museums across Xinjiang to Minhang, Shanghai.

Featuring 110 precious artifacts, the exhibition presents a multidimensional view of ancient Xinjiang's unique position and splendid civilization along the Silk Road, spanning military administration, economic exchange, social life, and cultural beliefs.

Chen Long, Chief Recommender of Enjoy Minhang, shared after visiting the exhibition: "The expressions of the figures are incredibly vivid, especially their eyes, which leave a deep impression. I've been looking forward to this exhibition for a long time. Due to my filming schedule, I hadn't been able to visit earlier, so I'm really glad to finally experience it in person."

The exhibition systematically traces the historical development and cultural achievements of the Xinjiang section of the Silk Road, guiding visitors to revisit its glorious past.Among the highlights is an original first-class cultural relic a painted silk depiction of Fuxi and Nüwa—which vividly reflects the scene of Central Plains mythology and the aesthetics of the Western Regions.

Xu Di, Head of the Education and Publicity Department of Minhang Museum, explained that the artwork was unearthed from a joint burial tomb in the Astana region of Xinjiang and was originally fixed to the ceiling of the tomb chamber. In the painting, Nüwa appears on the left holding a compass, while Fuxi stands on the right holding a square—symbols representing the act of drawing circles and squares. Together, they embody ancient philosophical concepts such as "round Heaven and square Earth" and the idea that order and standards underpin the universe. Measuring nearly two meters in length, the artwork delivers a powerful visual and emotional impact when viewed up close.

The exhibition’s opening week coincides with the "Minhang–Zepu Cultural Exchange Week." In addition to the exhibition, visitors can explore a themed market that brings ancient scenes of East–West cultural exchange to life.

According to Xu Di,the market features more than 300 items of intangible cultural heritage and specialty products from Xinjiang, including traditional garments, Adras silk, and local agricultural goods, alongside cultural elements from Shanghai.Historically, Xinjiang has served as a crucial window and crossroads for exchanges between Eastern and Western civilizations. Through the integration of exhibitions and market activities, the museum aims to present the spirit of cultural exchange embodied in Echoes of the Silk Road in a more engaging and accessible way.

Currently, the market has been updated to a Spring Flower Market. The exhibition "Echoes of the Silk Road" will remain open to the public free of charge untilMay 19. At Minhang Museum, visitors can still explore the legacy of the Silk Road through precious artifacts and historical narratives, and listen to the echoes of millennia-old civilizations.

两千年前，丝绸之路连接东西。东西方经济、贸易、文化在此交融。作为这条传奇之路的重要段落，新疆发挥着核心枢纽作用。

如今，展览“丝路回响”携新疆多地博物馆精品文物，跨越千里来到上海闵行。110件（套）珍贵文物，从军政、经贸、社会生活与文化信仰等方面，全方位展示古代新疆在丝绸之路上的独特枢纽地位及其璀璨文明。

“悦享闵行”首席推荐官——陈龙在观展后表示：“展品的容貌和他的神态特别好，特别是眼神。今天这个展我已经盼了很久了。因为我最近在拍戏，所以一直没有时间来。正好趁着今天这次机会，自己也想来看一下、感受一下。”

展览系统梳理丝绸之路新疆段的历史脉络与文明成果，带领观众重溯丝路辉煌记忆。一级文物彩绘伏羲女娲绢画原件惊艳亮相，尽显中原神话与西域审美的融合。

闵行区博物馆宣教部主任徐迪介绍，这幅伏羲女娲图出土于新疆阿斯塔纳地区的夫妻合葬墓，钉在墓顶。它左边是女娲，右边是伏羲。女娲手持规，伏羲手持矩。规是用来画圆的，矩是用来画方的。所以这就对应了古人的“无规矩不成方圆”“天圆地方”的一种理念。本身的画面非常大，两米左右。所以站在伏羲女娲图面前，视觉与精神上的震撼尤为强烈。