Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum
Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum, Archaeological museum in Fangshan District, Beijing, China
The Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum spans 5.25 square kilometers, featuring preserved city walls, a palace site, and residential quarters from ancient times.
Discovered in 1962, this archaeological site contains the remains of the Yan State capital from the Western Zhou dynasty, dating back over 3,000 years.
The museum exhibits numerous bronze artifacts, including the violet tripod caldron and Boju caldron, representing the metalworking skills of ancient Chinese civilization.
Located 43 kilometers south of Beijing center in Dongjialin Village, the museum displays over 1,000 cultural relics, replicas, models, and preserved tombs.
The site contains preserved tombs with sacrificed horses and chariot pits where slaves were buried, providing evidence of ancient burial practices.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 1995
GPS coordinates: 39.61530,116.05000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:49
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