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Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
Turbins (earth mounds of prehistoric settlements) are a typical feature of the flatlands of the eastern Mediterranean, particularly Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and eastern Turkey. There are more than 200 turbins in Israel, with Megiddo, Hazor, and Beersheba being the most representative, containing the remains of numerous biblical cities. These three turbins are also the best examples of the elaborate Iron Age underground water collection systems in the Levant, designed to serve densely populated urban communities. Over thousands of years, the architectural traces of these turbins reflect centralized power, thriving agricultural activity, and control of important trade routes.
Guangfu Ancient City
Yongnian Guangfu has a history of more than 2,000 years. Dou Jiande, the leader of the peasant uprising at the end of the Sui Dynasty, founded the Great Xia Kingdom here, rewarded agriculture and sericulture, and stationed troops there. Based on strategic considerations, he renovated the city to make it as large as a city. The original earthen city was six li and thirteen steps, which was increased to nine li and thirteen steps in the Yuan Dynasty, equivalent to 4.5 kilometers. In the 21st year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, the prefect Chen Zu mobilized workers from nine counties and spent thirteen years to build the earthen city into a brick city. The city is 12 meters high and 8 meters wide. There are towers at the four gates, corner towers at the four corners, and 876 battlement walls. What is special is that there are urn cities outside the four gates to guard each other. The authentic defense is deeply locked and impregnable. The city is surrounded by water, and the natural scenery is very spectacular. The well-known Pinggan Eight Scenic Spots are a true portrayal of the scenery here: Thousands of Rice Fields, Ten Miles of Lotus Fragrance, Congshan Mountain, Fushui Flowing Fragrance, Maojia Peak, Sunset, Kuige Towering, Longtan Wind and Rain. In history, it has attracted countless dignitaries and literati to linger.