Luoyang Tianzijialiu Museum | A Visual Spectacle Spanning Millennia

| Witness the definitive proof of "Six Horses Drawing One Chariot," settling the centuries-old debate since the Han Dynasty about whether emperors rode with four or six horses. This highly significant archaeological discovery is absolutely worth a visit—don’t forget to enhance the experience with a guided tour for deeper insights! Fun fact from a volunteer guide: The Eastern Zhou capital was in Luoyang, while the Western Zhou capital was in Shaanxi. Any other "Tianzijialiu" discoveries elsewhere would be considered overreach. The excavation pit contains 24 horses, 7 dogs, and 7 sheep. 📜 A Timeless Landmark of the Millennium Capital 📍 Located in the heart of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty ruins, the Luoyang Zhou Royal City Tianzijialiu Museum stands where King Ping of Zhou relocated his capital in 770 BC. As China’s first "Underground Capital Museum," it centers around a 21-meter-long chariot-and-horse pit—the "Tianzijialiu"—unlocking 515 years of Eastern Zhou civilization. 🏯 Secrets of the Zhou Royal City ‌• Duke of Zhou’s Legacy: To consolidate power, Duke of Zhou built Luoyi along the Chan River during the early Western Zhou, designating the west as "Wangcheng" (housing the Nine Tripods) and the east as "Chengzhou" (resettling Shang remnants), establishing the "Center of the World." ‌• Hierarchical Codes: Taotie patterns on bronzes and jade ritual sets reflect strict ranks like "Nine Tripods and Eight Gui for the Emperor" and "Six Horses for the Emperor." ‌• Archaeological Marvel: The site features 397 stacked tombs and 18 chariot pits, including rare "bunk-bed" burials across eras—a 3D textbook of Chinese burial customs. 📌 Tips: 1⃣️ Join the free guided tours at 10:00/15:00 daily! Archaeologists reveal unsolved mysteries, like the "kneeling burial horses." 2⃣️ The Emperor’s statue in Wangcheng Square opposite hides feng shui secrets: "Left hand holds the Yellow (River), right hand lifts the Green (Song Mountain)." 3⃣️ Show your Tianzijialiu Museum ticket for skip-the-line entry to Luoyang Museum. The "Divine Capital" Luoyang truly lives up to its name!!