Luoyang Emperor's Chariot Museum carries thousands of years of Chinese history

The Emperor's Chariot Museum is located in the center of the Western Zhou Royal City Square in Xigong District, Luoyang City. In the center of the square, there is a large statue of six vigorous horses galloping with their heads held high, unstoppable, fully displaying the kingly demeanor of the Eastern Zhou emperor. The museum is located right below the statue. The museum is not large, and an hour is enough to take a quick tour. However, even in this one hour, it carries thousands of years of Chinese history. The exhibition hall is divided into two sections: one for the display of artifacts excavated from the royal city ruins, and the other for various tombs and chariot pits. The ancients always attached great importance to tombs after death. A large number of burial bronze wares and pottery were found in the royal city ruins, including wine vessels and food vessels for banquets and sacrifices, such as bronze tripods, bronze pots, and pottery pots. There were also hollow-shaft coins circulated during the Eastern Zhou period, exquisite bronze mirrors for daily use, and chime bells for playing music. It is not an exaggeration to say there are many. Archaeologists have excavated a total of 397 tombs and 18 large chariot pits on this land. In addition to the tombs of the Eastern Zhou emperors and nobles, there are also tombs of their descendants separated by hundreds of years. In the historically and culturally rich Luoyang, even the tombs are in the form of "bunk beds," layered and overlapping, with a huge amount of information. Although the main tombs seen are those of the Eastern Zhou emperors and nobles, in the long time afterward, many kings, generals, and famous figures from later dynasties were buried layer upon layer on the old tombs in the Mangshan area. This is clearly the accumulation of thousands of years of history. The most significant among the many tombs is the first excavated site of the "Emperor's Chariot with Six Horses." The discovery of this site has settled the unresolved mystery of whether the Zhou dynasty emperors traveled in four-horse or six-horse chariots. The tombs and chariot pits are the highlights of the entire museum. Their large scale is breathtaking. The most amazing thing is the form of tombs stacked on tombs. The Mangshan area seems to have a magical attraction, drawing people from various dynasties to spend a fortune to be buried here. The "Emperor's Chariot with Six Horses" site is enormous, including 26 chariots and 70 horses, with the most special being the chariot with six horses. The chariot is centered on the shaft, with three horses on each side. The emperor's ride is vividly displayed in front of people. Through its display, one can easily imagine the majestic scene of six horses running side by side. History is a series of mysteries that people unravel through ancient books and documents, and further verify through artifacts buried underground. If you love history and enjoy the satisfaction of verification, Luoyang is definitely a place you will like, and the Emperor's Chariot Museum will fascinate you even more.