Huanbei
洹北 | |
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| Location | China |
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| Region | Hebei |
Huanbei (Chinese: 洹北; pinyin: Huánběi) is the site of an ancient city on the northern outskirts of the modern city of Anyang in Henan province, China. The name refers to its position to the north (běi) of the Huan River. The walled city encompasses 470 hectares (1,200 acres), including a palace-temple complex of 41 hectares (100 acres). The city seems to have been burnt to the ground after 50 years of occupation, shortly before the construction of the Shang Dynasty city of Yin across the river.
References
- Harrington, Spencer P.M. (2000). "Shang City Uncovered". Archaeology. 53 (3). Archaeological Institute of America.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Jarus, Owen (17 May 2010). "Torched Shang Dynasty City Huanbei Was Destroyed by its Own Rulers". Heritage Key. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
- Sawyer, Ralph D. (2011). Ancient Chinese Warfare. Basic Books. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-465-02145-1.