A man takes a close look at pottery plates during the "Treasures of World Civilization" exhibition at the Capital Museum of Beijing March 18, 2006. A total of 272 exhibits from the collection of the British Museum are on show to the public in Beijing beginning Saturday to inform people of the progress of world civilization.
Visitors gather around a mummy during the "Treasures of World Civilization" exhibition at the Capital Museum of Beijing March 18, 2006. A total of 272 exhibits from the collection of the British Museum are on show to the public in Beijing beginning Saturday to inform people of the progress of world civilization.
Visitors appreciate an ancient sculpture during the "Treasures of World Civilization" exhibition at the Capital Museum of Beijing March 18, 2006. A total of 272 exhibits from the collection of the British Museum are on show to the public in Beijing beginning Saturday to inform people of the progress of world civilization.