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Two 2,300-year-old silk manuscripts, stolen in 1942 and returned in 2025, are now permanently housed at Hunan Museum.
Two ancient silk manuscripts, stolen from Changsha in 1942 and taken to the U.S. in 1946, have been repatriated and will be permanently housed at the Hunan Museum.
Dating to the Warring States Period over 2,300 years ago, the texts—Volumes II and III of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts—are the earliest known Chinese silk books and the only ones from that era found in China.
Containing over 900 characters, they offer vital insights into early Chinese language and writing.
A ceremony on October 18, 2025, marked their official return, restoring significant cultural heritage to its origin.
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Dos manuscritos de seda de 2.300 años de antigüedad, robados en 1942 y devueltos en 2025, se encuentran ahora permanentemente alojados en el Museo Hunan.