"向海而行——中国南海西北陆坡海域深海考古特展"正在北京大运河博物馆（首都博物馆东馆）展出， 深海考古最新成果首次与观众见面。 （原标题：向海而行——中国南海西北陆坡海域深海考古特展） 南海西北陆坡一号、二号沉船发现于2022年10月，位于海南岛与西沙群岛之间的南海海底，遗址水深约 1500米。两艘沉船其年代分别属于明朝正德、弘治年间。遗址保存相对完好，文物数量巨大，时代比较 明确，具有较高的历史、科学及艺术价值，再现了明代中期海上贸易的繁盛景象。南海西北陆坡一号、 二号沉船遗址的考古发现，是我国水下考古发展的重要里程碑，该遗址入选"2023年度全国十大考古新 发现"。 本次展览以"探索两艘沉船"为叙事线索，将两艘沉船作为时间容器，出水器物作为历史物证，考古技术 作为古今连接的桥梁，让观众在"发现沉船""走进沉船""揭秘沉船"中成为探索解谜的参与者，更深入地 了解明代海上丝绸之路在促进文明交流互鉴方面的作用和影响。展览展出来自南海西北陆坡一号、二号 沉船的377组件文物，通过文物展品、水下影像和考古故事，同时融入创新性的展示技术和互动展项， 让观众走近南海深海考古的重要发现，逐步收获"沉船考古工作的科技感"" ...

Core Viewpoint - The exhibition "Sailing Towards the Sea - Special Exhibition of Deep-sea Archaeology in the Northwest Slope of the South China Sea" showcases a significant collection of Ming Dynasty artifacts, highlighting the prosperous maritime trade during that period and marking a milestone in China's deep-sea archaeology [1][5]. Group 1: Exhibition Overview - The exhibition features 377 artifacts, including blue and white porcelain, enamelware, and colorful ceramics from the Ming Dynasty, which are well-preserved and hold high historical, scientific, and artistic value [1]. - Artifacts are sourced from two Ming Dynasty shipwrecks discovered in October 2022, located at a depth of approximately 1500 meters in the South China Sea, between Hainan Island and the Xisha Islands [5]. - The shipwrecks represent the first simultaneous discovery of ancient Chinese outbound and return maritime trade vessels, illustrating the two-way exchange of the Maritime Silk Road [5]. Group 2: Thematic Focus - The exhibition aims to present two main themes: the exchange and mutual learning along the Maritime Silk Road during the Ming Dynasty, particularly the production and export of porcelain, and the advancements in China's deep-sea archaeology [6]. - It utilizes artifacts, underwater imagery, and archaeological narratives to engage visitors and highlight the significance of deep-sea archaeology in promoting cultural exchange and understanding [6]. Group 3: Exhibition Structure - The exhibition is structured around three content sections: discovering the shipwrecks, exploring the shipwrecks, and uncovering the shipwrecks, showcasing the latest archaeological findings and integrating innovative display technologies for an immersive experience [6]. - The exhibition will run until March 15, 2026, allowing ample time for public engagement with these historical discoveries [22].