Fenghao
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Fenghao is the name given to the twin Chinese Zhou Dynasty
(1066-256 BCE) settlements of Hàojīng
and Fēngjīng which together formed the capital of the Western Zhou. They were located in Xi'an
in Shaanxi Province. When King Wen of Zhou
(r. 1099-1050 BCE) expanded Zhou territory east into Shanxi
from its base on the middle Wei River
he moved the capital about 100 km downstream from Qishan County
and built Fēngjīng ('Feng-River capital'). When King Wu of Zhou
(r. 1046–1043 BCE) ascended to the throne he built Hàojīng nearby, a city that would last for around 300 years. Fēngjīng became the site of the Zhou Ancestral Shrine and gardens whilst Hàojīng contained the royal residence and government headquarters. When, in 771BC, the Quanrong
drove the Zhou out of the Wei River
valley, the Zhou capital was moved east to Chengzhou.
in Shaanxi Province on both sides of the Fēng River. Fēngjīng stood to the west of the river with Hàojīng on the opposite bank. In 1961 the Chinese State Council
classified Fēnghào as an important national cultural heritage site under state protection.
This article is based on a translation of 沣镐 in Chinese Wikipedia.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty. Although the Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history, the actual political and military control of China by the Ji family lasted only until 771 BC, a period known as...
(1066-256 BCE) settlements of Hàojīng
Haojing
This article is about the ancient Zhou Dynasty capital, for Haojing'ao see MacauHaojing was one of the two settlements comprising the capital of the Western Zhou Dynasty , the other of which was Fēngjīng . Together they were known as Fēnghào and stood on opposite banks of the Feng River with...
and Fēngjīng which together formed the capital of the Western Zhou. They were located in Xi'an
Xi'an
Xi'an is the capital of the Shaanxi province, and a sub-provincial city in the People's Republic of China. One of the oldest cities in China, with more than 3,100 years of history, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty...
in Shaanxi Province. When King Wen of Zhou
King Wen of Zhou
King Wen of Zhou family name : Ji , Clan name : Zhou Personal name: Chang, known as Zhou Chang or Xibo Chang was the founder of the Zhou Dynasty and the first epic hero of Chinese history....
(r. 1099-1050 BCE) expanded Zhou territory east into Shanxi
Shanxi
' is a province in Northern China. Its one-character abbreviation is "晋" , after the state of Jin that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period....
from its base on the middle Wei River
Wei River
The Wei River is a major river in west-central China's Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. It is the largest tributary of the Yellow River and very important in the early development of Chinese civilization....
he moved the capital about 100 km downstream from Qishan County
Qishan County
Qishan County is a county of Baoji, Shaanxi, China. It was the site of Zhouyuan , the first capital of the Zhou Dynasty . Historically, the site was also known as Qiyi or Qishan . It is located in Fengchu township on the Weishui River to the south of Mt. Qi...
and built Fēngjīng ('Feng-River capital'). When King Wu of Zhou
King Wu of Zhou
King Wu of Zhōu or King Wu of Chou was the first sovereign, or ruler of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty. The dates of his reign are 1046-1043 BCE or 1049/45-1043. Various sources quoted that he died at the age of 93, 54 or 43. He was considered a just and able leader. Zhou Gong Dan was one of his...
(r. 1046–1043 BCE) ascended to the throne he built Hàojīng nearby, a city that would last for around 300 years. Fēngjīng became the site of the Zhou Ancestral Shrine and gardens whilst Hàojīng contained the royal residence and government headquarters. When, in 771BC, the Quanrong
Quanrong
The Quǎnróng , literally "Dog Rong", were an ethnic group active in the north western part of China during the Zhōu and later dynasties. Their language is classified as part of the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan languages family....
drove the Zhou out of the Wei River
Wei River
The Wei River is a major river in west-central China's Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. It is the largest tributary of the Yellow River and very important in the early development of Chinese civilization....
valley, the Zhou capital was moved east to Chengzhou.
Historic relics
The ruins of Fēngjīng and Hàojīng lie in the south west of modern-day Xi'anXi'an
Xi'an is the capital of the Shaanxi province, and a sub-provincial city in the People's Republic of China. One of the oldest cities in China, with more than 3,100 years of history, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty...
in Shaanxi Province on both sides of the Fēng River. Fēngjīng stood to the west of the river with Hàojīng on the opposite bank. In 1961 the Chinese State Council
State Council of the People's Republic of China
The State Council of the People's Republic of China , which is largely synonymous with the Central People's Government after 1954, is the chief administrative authority of the People's Republic of China. It is chaired by the Premier and includes the heads of each governmental department and agency...
classified Fēnghào as an important national cultural heritage site under state protection.
This article is based on a translation of 沣镐 in Chinese Wikipedia.