Collections of two German museums to be displayed

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SHANGHAI -- Some treasures from Berlin National Museum and a national artwork collections museum in Dresden as well as related replicas have been delivered to the "city-footprint" pavilion, one of the five theme pavilions for the Shanghai World Expo from May 1 to October 31, according to organizers.

The exhibits from Germany, valued at more than 6 million US dollars,  include cultural relics of the valley of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in ancient time and related replicas and historic and cultural heritage of Germany.

A total of 300-plus items of cultural relics borrowed from Chinese and foreign museums will be displayed at the "city-footprint" pavilion during the 184-day Expo.