"The Complete Collection of Murals Unearthed" unveiled in Beijing

Xu Guangji (R), a famous archaeologist and chief compiler of The Complete Collection of Murals Unearthed in China, introduces the book during a launching ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2012. The book, compiled by a 230-strong team since 2007, contains 10 volumes, collecting murals of various historical periods unearthed in various parts of China. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

Photo taken on March 16, 2012 shows some copies of The Complete Collection of Murals Unearthed in China displayed at a launching ceremony in Beijing, capital of China. The book, compiled by a 230-strong team since 2007, contains 10 volumes, collecting murals of various historical periods unearthed in various parts of China. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

Photo taken on March 16, 2012 shows some copies of The Complete Collection of Murals Unearthed in China displayed at a launching ceremony in Beijing, capital of China. The book, compiled by a 230-strong team since 2007, contains 10 volumes, collecting murals of various historical periods unearthed in various parts of China. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

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