In the long river of history, the place name Pinggu has existed for more than 2,000 years.
It has witnessed the rise and fall of countless civilizations and carried the wisdom and efforts of countless ancestors.
Today, let's walk into the history of Pinggu and explore those stories that have been forgotten by the years.
Pinggu, what was this name called in ancient times?According to historical records, as early as the Paleolithic Age, there were ancestors who thrived on this land and left a rich cultural heritage.
One of the most famous is the Shangzhai culture, which is a type of culture in the late Neolithic period in northern China, with a history of more than 4,000 years.
In the twelfth year of Gaozu of the Western Han Dynasty (195 BC), Pinggu was officially established as a county, and its history as an important administrative division began.
In the third dynasty of the Xia and Shang dynasties, the Pinggu area belonged to Jizhou or Youzhou.
During this period, the prosperity and development of the Pinggu area can be seen.
The bronze ritual vessels of the tomb of the Shang Dynasty in Liujiahe are the best proof.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Pinggu area became part of the Yan Kingdom.
During this period, Yan established five counties, including Shanggu County and Yuyang County, and the Pinggu area belonged to Yuyang County.
In the late Warring States period, the scope of Yan rule was further expanded, and more counties were established, and the Pinggu area still belonged to Yuyang County.
After the Qin Dynasty unified the six countries, the world was divided into 36 counties, and the Pinggu area still belonged to Yuyang County.
At that time, the Yuyang County Administration Office was located at the junction of the southwest of Miyun and the southeast of Huairou.
During the Western Han Dynasty, in the spring of the twelfth year of Han Gaozu (195 BC), Pinggu County was formally established.
Since then, the name Pinggu has begun to leave a deep mark on history.
From ancient times to the present, the Pinggu area has always been an important transportation artery and commercial center.
It connects the North China Plain with the mountainous and hilly areas, providing convenient conditions for the development of agriculture, handicrafts and commerce in ancient times.
At the same time, the Pinggu area is also an important military fortress, which has been the focus of wars many times in history.
In this ancient land, many precious historical and cultural heritages have been left behind.
Today, these heritages have become a calling card of the Pinggu region, attracting tourists from all over the world.
Here, we can feel the wisdom and courage of the ancient ancestors, and we can also appreciate the long history and culture of the Chinese nation.
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