Zhao King City ruins

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The Zhao King City ruins are the archaeological remains of the ancient capital of the State of Zhao, showcasing Warring States–period urban planning and royal architecture in present-day Handan, China.

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Zhao King City ruins canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient city ruins
archaeological site
cultural heritage site
administeredBy Handan municipal authorities
associatedWith state of Zhao
surface form: State of Zhao
capitalOf state of Zhao
surface form: State of Zhao
continent Asia
country China
excavatedBy Chinese archaeologists
excavationType systematic archaeological excavation
hasFeature city walls
defensive system remains
gates
moat remains
official buildings
palace foundations
residential quarters
road network remains
royal architecture remains
urban planning remains
heritageStatus protected cultural relics site at the national level in China
historicalPeriod Warring States period
languageOfName Chinese
locatedIn China
Handan
Hebei
surface form: Hebei Province
materialRemains architectural components
bronze artifacts
ceramic artifacts
iron artifacts
rammed earth structures
partOf ancient city of Handan
relatedTo ancient Chinese city planning
history of the State of Zhao
history of the Warring States period
significance important for research on Chinese ancient capitals
important for study of Warring States urban planning
important for study of Zhao royal architecture
timeOfUse 3rd century BCE
4th century BCE
tourism archaeological tourism destination
usedAs economic center
military center
political center
royal capital
usedBy rulers of the State of Zhao

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Handan historicalSite Zhao King City ruins
Handan City hasFamousScenicSpot Zhao King City ruins