Weiyang Palace
未央宫 · 웨이양구
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Weiyang Palace1:56
Welcome to the site of Weiyang Palace, the monumental heart of the Western Han Dynasty and, by many accounts, the largest palace complex ever constructed in human history. To put its scale in perspective, imagine a space nearly…
Listen in the app2The Front Hall — The Seat of the Son of Heaven1:50
We are standing atop the massive rammed-earth platform of the Front Hall, or 'Qian Dian.' This was the most important building in the entire Weiyang Palace complex. It was here that the Han emperors conducted their most…
Listen in the app3The Shiqu Pavilion — The Ancient Archive1:37
A short walk to the north brings us to the remains of the Shiqu Pavilion. This area served as the imperial archives and a center for scholarly learning. …
Listen in the app4The Tianlu Pavilion — Celestial Observations1:39
Continuing our exploration of the northern section of the palace, we reach the Tianlu Pavilion. This structure was closely associated with the Shiqu Pavilion but served a more specialized role. …
Listen in the app5The Arsenal — The Might of the Han Legions1:36
To the west of the main hall lies the area of the Arsenal. If the Shiqu Pavilion was the brain of the empire, the Arsenal was its muscle. …
Listen in the app6The Changle Palace Connection — Twin Centers of Power1:42
We now look toward the eastern boundary of Weiyang Palace, where it once connected via grand boulevards to Changle Palace. While Weiyang was the 'West Palace' and the primary seat of administration, Changle was the 'East Palace,'…
Listen in the app7The Water Systems — Engineering the Oasis1:29
Our final stop within the palace grounds is the area of the ancient water systems. The Han engineers were masters of hydraulic management, and Weiyang Palace was served by a complex network of canals and pipes that brought fresh…
Listen in the app8Closing1:33
As we stand once more on the high terrace of the Front Hall, looking out over the remains of Weiyang Palace, we are looking at the foundational stones of Chinese civilization. This site is where the identity of the 'Han' people…
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What is Weiyang Palace?
Weiyang Palace is a place in 웨이양구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 웨이양구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 22 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.3044, 108.8572 |
| Last updated |
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