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Landmarks of the ancient kingdom of Saba, Malibu
Marib, Landmark of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, is a series of properties comprising seven archaeological sites bearing witness to the richness of the Kingdom of Saba and its architectural, aesthetic and technological achievements from the first millennium BC to the arrival of Islam around 630 AD. They bear witness to the Kingdom’s complex centralized administration at a time when it controlled much of the incense routes of the Arabian Peninsula and played a key role in a wider network of cultural exchange facilitated by trade with the Mediterranean and East Africa. Set in a semi-arid landscape of valleys, mountains and desert, the property includes the remains of large urban settlements with monumental temples, ramparts and other structures. Ancient Marib’s irrigation system reflects the unrivalled prowess of hydrological engineering and agricultural technology in ancient South Arabia, resulting in the creation of the largest ancient man-made oasis.
Yangtai Mountain Natural Scenic Area
Yangtai Mountain is located in Bei'anhe Township, Haidian District. It is densely forested, with a forest coverage rate of 94%, of which apricot trees account for 51%. The scenic area is lush with trees and many ancient trees. It is one of the best places to watch the sunrise in the suburbs of Beijing. There are many scenic spots and historical sites in the mountain, including Jiufeng Forest Park, which is famous for its winding ancient road, and Dajue Temple, a thousand-year-old temple. Under the main peak Miaogao, there is also the well-preserved tomb of Prince Chun of the Qing Dynasty. After the spring, the apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, apple blossoms, and cherry blossoms of Yangtai Mountain bloom in succession, and there are flowers everywhere. In Dajue Temple, which is famous for its "Eight Wonders of Ancient Temples", the century-old magnolia is pure and fragrant, and one stem and one flower are strong and handsome. Yangtai Mountain Natural Scenic Area is located in Bei'anhe Township, Haidian District, and is adjacent to the Seven Kings Tomb in the north. It is a scenic area with the Miaofeng Mountain Ancient Fragrance Road as the main line. It was opened in 1997. It is 17 kilometers away from the Summer Palace and covers an area of 26 square kilometers. The main peak of Yangtai Mountain is 1,276 meters above sea level, and it is the highest peak near the plain. It is adjacent to Jiufeng Forest Park in the south and Fenghuangling Scenic Area in the north. Yangtai Mountain has been a famous natural scenic spot since ancient times. During the reign of Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty, the famous "Eight Water Courts in the Western Mountains" Jinshui Court (Jinshan Temple), Xiangshui Court (Fayun Temple), and Qingshui Court (Dajue Temple) were all in the Yangtai Mountain area. Yangtai Mountain is a famous mountain in the suburbs of Beijing. It was one of the Eight Water Courts in the Western Mountains during the Liao Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Ming Dynasty, Miaofeng Mountain held a temple fair from the first to the fifteenth day of the fourth lunar month. Thousands of pilgrims arrived at Jinding Miaofeng Mountain along the ancient incense road of Yangtai Mountain. Now many ancient incense roads and tea shed cultural relics are preserved. Miaogao Peak, the main peak of Yangtai Mountain, is 1,276 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak in the plain area, with a wide and flat top. The vegetation coverage rate of Yangtai Mountain is over 90%, and the mountains, rocks, and waterscapes are unique, with fresh air and beautiful scenery. Jinshan Temple is an ancient temple. The date of its construction is unknown. The "Jinshuiyuan" of the Jin Dynasty was built here. Jinshan Temple is famous for its "three wonders". The first wonder is Gongsun Forest. Gongsun trees are ginkgo, commonly known as white fruit, which is a famous living fossil of plants in my country. The second wonder is Jinshan Spring, named after the mountain behind the temple, Jinshan. Jinshan Spring is one of the famous springs in Beijing's Xishan. The spring water is cool, sweet and refreshing. The third wonder is Guandi in Yuqing Hall. The statue of Guan Gong is sturdy, with a stern look, holding a hu in both hands, and a reserved demeanor. The dragon and phoenix dance on the niche, but it is a pity that it has disappeared now. Jinshan is a green valley with green mountains behind it. It is famous for its forests, springs and temples. It is a good place for people to relax and vacation. The spring water in Yangtaishan Scenic Area is of very good quality, high in trace elements and free of water alkali. The kettles used by local people to boil water have not had any water alkali after several years of use. It is said that the flow of spring water is about 30 tons per day. Many people come here to fetch water every day. Many of them come by bus from Fengtai District, Chaoyang District and even Tongzhou District. Most people come here once a week. Some people carry 50 kilograms of water each time, which is quite hard. Those who carry less water only use it to make tea, while those who carry more water use spring water for drinking. Now cars can drive up to 30 meters away from the spring, and many people drive here to fetch water.
Beijing Jingxi Ancient Road Scenic Area
The Jingxi Ancient Road is like a big network that stretches across the entire Mentougou area. There are many long roads. These ancient roads mainly include commercial roads, military roads, and incense roads. They are interconnected. Among them, the commercial roads have the most historical relics. After hundreds of years of history, although they appear to be dilapidated, the ancient charm is still there. You can choose any small section to hike through. The Shuiyuzui-Dongshi Guyan Village section belongs to the North Road of the Xishan Ancient Road. It basically runs along the Yongding River Valley and is not very intense. Although Xishan Avenue starts from Sanjiadian in the east, we can also start directly from Shuiyuzui, cross Niujiaoling, and then pass Qiaoerjian and Magazhuang to reach Dongshi Guyan Village.