Cao Wei (curator)
Cao Wei (Chinese: 曹玮) is a Chinese professor of archaeology. He is currently serving as the chief curator of the Terracotta Army museum in Xi'an, China. In 2010, he and his archaeological team received the Prince of Asturias Awards in social sciences.[1]
Career
In 2012, he welcomed Myanmar's president Thein Sein to the Terracotta Army museum.[2] In 2013, he accompanied South Korea's president Park Geun-hye and her delegation to visit the Terracotta Army.[3]
In 2014, he led US First Lady Michelle Obama through the archeological site.[4]
Awards
In 2010, Cao Wei and his team received the Prince of Asturias Awards in Social Sciences for their archaeological discoveries.[1]
Books
- Cao, Wei (2002). The Inscribed Oracle Bones at Zhouyuan (First ed.). Beijing: China Publishing Group. ISBN 978-7506256650. Template:Zh icon
References
- ^ a b "2010 Official Audience". Prince of Asturias Awards. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "President U Thein Sein visits ancient Terracotta Museum in Xian". Myanmar President Office. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
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- ^ Thompson, Krissah (28 March 2014). "Michelle Obama visits China's Terra-Cotta Army, jump-ropes with young women". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
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