Site of Nanyue Kingdom Palace, Archaeological site in Guangzhou, China
The Site of Nanyue Kingdom Palace is an archaeological location in central Guangzhou covering thousands of square meters with palace foundations, ancient wells, and garden remains. The excavations reveal building patterns and layouts from different time periods layered over the same ground.
The palace was established in the early years of the second century before Christ and functioned as a ruling center until a major invasion from the north transformed the region. The conquest brought new forms of governance and ended the kingdom's independence.
The excavated remains show how the palace brought together Chinese and Southeast Asian building styles and decorative traditions. Visitors can observe this blending in the architectural fragments and pottery displayed throughout the site.
A museum building has been constructed over the excavation site to protect the remains and allow visitors to view the artifacts and ongoing work. Visiting on quieter days makes it easier to move around and examine the different sections at your own pace.
The site preserves hundreds of wells from different historical periods, each constructed with varying materials and techniques revealing ancient water management methods. This extensive collection shows how technological approaches to obtaining water changed across different eras.
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