The historical and cultural heritage of Zibo

Zibo has a long history and is the birthplace of Qi culture and the origin of world football.

Zibo City has a very long history and culture. About five to six hundred thousand years ago, the ancient Yiyuan ape-man migrated to Zibo and multiplied. Even during the Shang Dynasty, vassal states of the dynasty appeared in the Zibo area, and after King Wu of Zhou established the Zhou Dynasty, he named Jiang Ziya the vassal king of Qi. Let him govern Qi State. The capital of Qi State is Zibo and Linzi.

Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Zibo City has become the political, economic and cultural center of Qi State, and Zibo has been the capital of Qi State for more than 800 years. Zibo has experienced more than 2,000 years of historical baptism. It was not until the establishment of the Zibo Special Economic Zone in 1945 that Zibo became an administrative region. It was not until the founding of New China that Zibo was fully liberated. After several changes in its name, it was finally In 1953, the name was determined as Zibo City.

Introduction to ancient buildings in Zibo:

1. Qi Culture Museum

Qi Culture Museum, located at No. 308 Linzi Avenue, Linzi District, Zibo City, is a collection of cultural relics A comprehensive museum integrating collection, exhibition, protection, research, education and leisure functions, it was relocated from the original Qi State Ancient City Site Museum (Qi State History Museum) and opened on September 12, 2016.

2. Eastern Zhou Dynasty’s Martyr’s Tomb

The Eastern Zhou Dynasty’s Martyr’s Tomb is located in the west of Heyatou Village, Linzi District, Zibo City. The owner of the tomb is Qi Jinggong, the 25th generation monarch after Jiang Taigong. He has reigned for 58 years and is the longest-ruling monarch in Qi. At that time, the Chinese talked about a thousand years of rapid progress, and the "Land of Thousands of Chariots" had the power to spread all over the world. More than 600 horses can equip more than 150 chariots, which is equivalent to the entire military strength of a small vassal state. This shows that Qi, the leader of the Five Hegemons in the Spring and Autumn Period, had a developed economy and a strong military.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zibo