Exhibition unveils the mysteries of the Qidan

Qidan, also known as Khitan, was a nomadic ethnic tribe that established the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and dominated the vast area of former Manchuria, Mongolia and parts of northern China for over 200 years.

However, the tribe has disappeared over the long course of history and a great deal about their existence is still shrouded in mystery.

An exhibition of Qidan cultural relics, which opened on Sept 6 at Beijing's Capital Museum and will run through Dec 9, strives to tell some stories of the tribe.