Legendary Chinese warlord’s tomb exhibition to open

Posted 11 Aug 2010

People teaching English in China will be able to find out more about the infamous warlord Cao Cao from September.

A temporary exhibition will be opened at the beginning of September on the site of Cao Cao’s tomb in Anyang County, reports People’s Daily Online.

Once the exhibition is completed tours and shows will be held as well as conferences and meetings.

In preparation for the opening in just under a month, 200,000 words have been posted onto display boards and 500 pictures have been arranged.

According to Xu Huiqian, governor of Anyang County, the exhibition will be 787 square metres in size.

Furthermore, this exhibition could provide those teaching English in China with the opportunity to discover more about the warlord who lived in the 3rd century AD.

Cao Cao is famous throughout East Asia for his cunning military tactics and his brilliant leadership skills although he was also a cruel tyrant.

His tomb was discovered at the end of last year by archaeologists.
 

Category: Asia, Living Abroad