Lasting influence

The history of ancient Rome and the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-AD 220) shared similarities and produced civilizations that influenced human development for centuries. An exhibition, entitled Qin-Han and Roman Civilizations, is ongoing at the Beijing World Art Museum.

As one of the opening programs to celebrate Chinese Culture Year in Italy in 2010, this exhibition displays nearly 500 cultural relics from China's Qin and Han dynasties and ancient Rome, which were gathered from more than 70 museums in China and Italy.

One of the most famous exhibits is Alexander and Roxana, a painting depicting Alexander the Great's marriage.