Panlongcheng
盘龙城遗址 · 우한시
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Panlongcheng Archaeological Site
Welcome to Panlongcheng, an archaeological site of paramount importance located in the Huangpi District of Wuhan. As a scholar of early Chinese statecraft, I invite you to see this not just as a set of ruins, but as a strategic…
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We stand before the remnants of the main city walls of Panlongcheng. These are not merely mounds of dirt; they are the physical manifestation of Shang state power. …
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Moving into the center of the walled city, we encounter the foundations of the palaces. Three major 'building complexes' have been identified here, known to archaeologists as Buildings 1, 2, and 3. …
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Outside the city walls to the north lies the Lijiazhui cemetery, the final resting place of the Panlongcheng elite. This area has yielded some of the most spectacular 'cultural relics' found in China. …
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Archaeological surveys at Panlongcheng have identified areas dedicated to 'bronze workshops' and craft production. This is the 'industrial heart' of the site. …
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Encircling the city walls was a sophisticated 'moat' system, which served the dual purpose of 'water conservation' and defense. Given the 'subtropical' and 'wetland' environment of the Yangtze, managing water was a constant…
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Our final stop is the modern Panlongcheng Site Museum, an 'architectural gem' that houses the most significant finds from the site. Here, the 'treasures that lie in the exhibition hall' are displayed with scholarly precision. …
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As we conclude our walk through Panlongcheng, we reflect on its role as a 'southern sentinel' of the Shang. This site 'woke up and shocked the world' when it was first excavated, proving that the 'ancient Shu' were not the only…
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What is Panlongcheng?
Panlongcheng is a place in 우한시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 우한시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.6944, 114.2656 |
| Last updated |