Exploring the Ancient City of Mixu Kingdom

The ruins of Mixu Kingdom are located in Gucheng Village, Baili Town, Lingtai County, Gansu Province. The ancient city of Mixu is square-shaped, with an area of about 220 acres (150,000 square meters). Mixu Kingdom was established by the descendants of the Ji surname of the Yellow Emperor and was named after the nearby Mixu Mountain. Mixu Mountain, also known as Wu Mountain, is a small hill at the eastern end of the Qianshan Mountain Range, which stretches for hundreds of miles and is located near the Lindaxi River. 🌟According to historical records, Mixu Kingdom was a powerful tribe in the northwest of Zhouyuan during the late Shang Dynasty, with its capital located in Mixu City (now the town area of Baili Town, Lingtai County). During the Shang Dynasty, Mixu Kingdom had become a significant slave state in the Jing River basin. It was later destroyed by King Wen of Zhou in 1057 BC. After King Wen's victory over Mixu, he built the ancient Lingtai to celebrate the victory and share the joy with the people. Today in Baili Town, you can still see the ruins of the ancient city of Mixu and the tomb of Duke Kang of Mixu. ✅Mixu Drum, the Mixu Kingdom used the "Mixu Drum" as a token to command the surrounding states. The Mixu Drum was a token of authority bestowed upon Mixu Kingdom by the Shang King. The Mixu Drum was the reason for King Wen's campaign against Mixu. After obtaining the Mixu Drum, King Wen beat the drum at the foot of Jing Mountain on his way back, and people from all around came to build the Lingtai. ✅There is a "Tang Pagoda Tree" on the palace city ruins, which is over 1200 years old. Its roots are coiled like dragons, strong and majestic, with lush branches and leaves, making it a spectacular sight and a witness to history. According to records, it was planted in 738 BC when King Wukang Li Yuanliang served as the military governor of Longyou and assisted in the restoration of Baili City and the recuperation of the army. ✅The largest Western Zhou bronze tripod in Gansu Province was unearthed from the Western Zhou tomb group in Dongshan, Baili Town. The ruins of the ancient palace city of Mixu Kingdom are roughly located in the campuses of today's Baili Middle School and Central Primary School. A once powerful slave state has evolved over time, and now two modern schools stand on its ruins. This may be a coincidence of historical and cultural development.