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New findings unearth Beijing s early days
1 2021-01-15 09:11:53China Daily
Editor : Li Yan
ECNS App Download The archaeological excavation site of Zhongdu of Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) at Fengtai district in Beijing. (Photo/China News Service)
New key archaeological findings in the southwest of downtown Beijing unveil the city s early years as the national capital , dating back about 900 years.
The first discovery of outer city wall ruins of Zhongdu, or central capital, of Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) were unearthed in a two-yearlong archaeological research, said the Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage on Wednesday.
Ding Lina, the lead archaeologist of the project, said five sections of earthen wall ruins totaling 60 meters were discovered in Fengtai district. They were originally on the western and southern sides of the capital city during the Jin Dynasty.