Did you know this very spot marks Beijing’s origin? Right here stands the \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1. It commemorates over 3000 years of Beijing’s urban history.
This \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1 stands tall in Binhai Park. It marks the spot of the ancient city of Ji. This area was once the southwest part of Beijing.
Let me tell you more about this monument. The \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1 stands as a tribute. It celebrates the founding of Beijing 3040 years ago. The monument bears an inscription. It reads: “Beijing City area. The earliest place. Its time was Zhou. Its name was Ji.” This highlights Ji as Beijing’s source. It started in the Zhou Dynasty.
The \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1 has a hidden connection. It shares similarities with the Qin Jun Shendao stone pillar. The pillar is a treasure of the Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum. The \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1 mirrors the Qin Jun Shendao stone pillar. It copies its shape and decorations. This includes the pillar base, body, and stone inscriptions. A rhombus pattern connects the inscriptions to a dome. The Qin Jun Shendao stone pillar is 2.5 meters tall. The \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1 is much larger at 10 meters. It transforms the paired stone pillars into a single memorial.
The Qin Jun Shendao stone pillar dates back to 105 AD. It was unearthed in Beijing’s Shijingshan District in 1964. The \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1 was built in 1995. These stone structures link across time. They encapsulate Beijing’s rich history.
The stone pillar’s carvings show the beliefs of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Inscriptions on the pillar include “Han Former Youzhou Shujun Qin Jun Zhi Shendao.” The calligraphy is a prime example of Han Dynasty clerical script.
The Qin Jun Shendao stone pillar is Beijing’s only remaining Eastern Han Dynasty tomb architecture. It represents the earliest stone carving relics after the New Stone Age. This relic is a national treasure.
The custom of lavish burials was common during the Han Dynasty. Tombs included spirit paths and temples. Stone pillars were key parts of these tombs.
According to inscriptions, Qin Jun was a clerk. He managed official documents. The cost to build such a stone pillar was very high. It was a way for descendants to honor ancestors. It also brought prestige and paved the way for their careers.
Today the \u5317\u4eac\u5efa\u57ce\u7eaa\u5ff5\u67f1 marks the beginning of Beijing’s story. It reminds us of the city’s long history. The monument stands as a symbol. It represents Beijing’s cultural heritage.