0 NH 21 12 1 l ASSET the 0 STATE □四川日报全媒体记者 吴晓铃 世界屋脊青藏高原，一直因为高寒缺氧被认为是生命禁区。但是，人类一直在这片雪域圣地绵延生息。 人类从何时开始踏上青藏高原？这片神秘辽阔的土地上，又孕育了哪些斑斓的历史文化？12月18日，四川博物院 年度大展——"雪山之巅 大河之源——青藏高原的文明崛起与民族融合"展（以下简称"青藏高原"展）揭幕，该展 汇集了29家文博机构的425件/套珍贵文物，系统揭示了人类征服青藏高原的深厚历史，以及在中华民族共同体的 发展历程中，高原上从未间断的文化交流和民族融合的壮歌。 踏|足|高|原 "丹尼索瓦人的下颌骨，证明了远古人类至迟在16万年以前就开始踏上青藏高原。"展览策展人卢玥颖介绍。 丹尼索瓦人，一种被认为早已灭绝的古人类种群，主要分布于东亚地区。2008年，首次发现于西伯利亚丹尼索瓦 洞穴的指骨化石，让人类的这个远古"远亲"进入人们的视野。科学家对该洞穴发现的指骨进行基因分析显示，丹 尼索瓦人曾在大约3万年前与现代人的祖先共同生活在这个世界上。没想到的是，远在万里之外的中国甘肃夏河县 白石崖溶洞，居然也发现了丹尼索瓦人的化石 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the opening of a series of archaeological exhibitions in China, showcasing newly discovered artifacts, with the first exhibition featuring Majiayao culture pottery from Gansu province, which opened to the public on September 17 [1]. Group 1: Archaeological Discoveries - The "colored pottery bowl" was excavated from a pit at the Shiwa site in Gansu, originally broken into pieces, and was prioritized for reconstruction due to its unprecedented painted patterns [5]. - The abstract patterns on the pottery have multiple interpretations, with some experts suggesting they symbolize the earth and a connection to the heavens, reflecting ancient people's aspirations [7]. - A newly unearthed pottery vessel, despite being a neck fragment, retains a nearly complete human face motif, described as a "crying face," which may symbolize a wish for fertility and life [10]. Group 2: Cultural Significance - The Majiayao culture, dating back 5,500 to 4,000 years, represents a peak in prehistoric Chinese pottery, with its origins linked to the migration and evolution of the Yangshao culture [18]. - The cultural influence of Majiayao extends widely, reaching regions from Xinjiang to Sichuan and Yunnan, and further into Ningxia and eastern Gansu, contributing to the development of early civilizations [20]. - The exhibition features artifacts primarily from the Shiwa site, which has been recognized as one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in China for 2024, and is set to last for three months with free admission by reservation [24].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the opening of a new archaeological exhibition in China, showcasing the latest discoveries from the Majiayao culture in Gansu, aimed at making archaeological artifacts accessible to the public more quickly [1][16]. Group 1: Exhibition Details - The exhibition features newly unearthed Majiayao culture painted pottery, with the first display being a "painted bowl" found in a pit at the Shiwa site in Gansu [1]. - The exhibition is planned to last for three months, and visitors can reserve free tickets online [16]. Group 2: Archaeological Findings - A notable artifact is a painted pottery bottle with a nearly complete human face motif, characterized by wide-open eyes and a "tear drop" [5]. - The mysterious prehistoric "crying face" may symbolize the ancestors' wishes for fertility and sustenance from the land [6]. - The painted pottery exhibits unique features, such as asymmetrical designs, which are rare in Majiayao culture artifacts [8]. Group 3: Cultural Significance - The Majiayao culture, dating back 5,500 to 4,000 years, represents a peak in prehistoric Chinese painted pottery, evolving from the Yangshao culture [12]. - The presence of classic Yangshao triangular patterns in the newly discovered pottery indicates the diverse and integrated evolution of Chinese civilization [14]. - The Majiayao culture had a significant influence, extending from Xinjiang in the west to Sichuan and Yunnan in the south, and reaching Ningxia in the north [14].