The poster of the exhibition. [Photo/cnnb.com.cn]

The China Port Museum in Ningbo began an exhibition called From Ancient Fishing Village to Global Port: The Maritime DNA in Ningbo Archaeology on Sept 12. It marks 70 years of archaeological research in Ningbo (1955–2025) and shows the city's strong ties to the sea. 

Over the past 70 years, Ningbo has done nearly 3,000 archaeological digs, finding hundreds of thousands of relics that tell the city's story — from an ancient fishing village to a global port. Big finds like the sites of Hemudu and Jingtoushan, the Shanglinhu Yue kiln, and the Xiaobaijiao I shipwreck all show ocean links.

Showing finds from pottery pieces and shipwreck remains to Yue kiln celadon, the exhibition shows how Ningbo's growth has been shaped by the sea and kept by its busy ports. 

The exhibition runs until Dec 14, inviting people to feel Ningbo's lasting sea vibe and hear the echo of tides in its archaeological story.

Porcelain recovered from the Xiaobaijiao One shipwreck. [Photo/cnnb.com.cn]