An exhibition of ancient books, documents and seals is set to open on Friday at Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum in Urumqi.

Organized by the China National Preservation and Conservation Center for Ancient Books in the National Library of China, it is the first comprehensive exhibition of this kind since 1949 and will close on Sept 15.

It includes 106 items that date back to 4,000 years ago and up to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Regional museums, libraries and academic institutes have contributed to the exhibition.