The Ancient City of Lincai

　　The Ancient City of Lincai is located 12.5 kilometers northeast of the county seat (currently the site of the Lincai Township government). The *Henan General Gazetteer* records: “During the conflict between Emperor Guangwu of Han and Wang Mang, a city was built near the Lincai River (today’s Old Black River, anciently known as the Cai River), hence the name Lincai City.” The *Book of Sui · Treatise on Geography* states: “In the first year of the Kaihuang era (581 AD), Chen Commandery was renamed Wanqiu. The county of Lincai was established separately. In the early Daye era (605 AD), Huaiyang Commandery was created, and the county of Lincai was incorporated into it.” The ancient city is situated on a high platform, which is over 6 meters high. The remaining city walls stand 2 to 3 meters high, stretching 211 meters from east to west and 240 meters from north to south, roughly forming a square. There is a moat around the city, 20 to 30 meters wide, with only one southern gate called Tongxin Gate. Inside the city, there is a T-shaped main street, with the Huoxing Temple to the south and the Foye Temple to the north. Based on multiple investigations by provincial, regional, and county authorities, and the characteristics of unearthed artifacts, this city is believed to have been built in the late Warring States period.

　　Information source: Huaiyang Government Affairs Website