A robot inspired by the Sanxingdui civilization appears at a supporting event of the 2026 Sichuan Culture and Tourism Development Conference and the 12th China (Sichuan) International Tourism Investment Conference, in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Monday. The Sanxingdui civilization, which flourished in present-day Sichuan more than 3,000 years ago, is known for its distinctive bronze artifacts and masks. HE HAIYANG/FOR CHINA DAILY