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Once-in-a-lifetime ancient American civilizations exhibition opens in Shanghai
Updated: Jul 9, 2026
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The exhibition On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas officially opened at Shanghai Museum today, bringing together an unprecedented exploration of ancient Central and South American cultures. Hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, it offers the highest-ranked, most comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of ancient American civilizations ever assembled.
Dates: July 9, 2026 to Nov 14, 2027
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