Linhuangfu

Archaeological site of Linhuangfu

Linhuangfu (simplified Chinese: 临潢府; traditional Chinese: 臨潢府; lit. 'Linhuang Prefecture') was the primary capital city of the Liao dynasty of China, during which it was also known as Shangjing (Chinese: 上京; lit. 'Upper/Supreme Capital'). The city was founded in 918 by the Liao emperor Yelü Abaoji, and was named Shangjing Linhuangfu in 938. Its ruins are located in present-day Baarin Left Banner in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China.


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