The Capital Museum in Beijing is hosting a special exhibition on the Liulihe Site, the largest known Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 B.C.) site unearthed in the southern foothills of the Yanshan Mountains, where modern-day Beijing is located. This groundbreaking display unveils the 3,000-year history of the Liulihe site—the original capital of the Yan State (1044-222 B.C.), widely recognized as the "source of Beijing."

Divided into four compelling sections, the exhibition uses a "trinity" of historical evidence—texts, the capital city's remains and artifacts—to bring this ancient world to life. It presents 180 carefully selected pieces, 113 of which are being seen by the public for the first time.

The event will run until November 28. BR

(Text and photos by Wei Yao)

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