Fenghao
 Location in north China
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| Location | China |
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| Region | Shaanxi |
| Coordinates | 34°13′N 108°43′E / 34.21°N 108.72°E |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 1051 BC |
| Abandoned | 771 BC |
Coordinates: 34°13′N 108°43′E / 34.21°N 108.72°E
Fenghao (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Fēnghào) is the modern name of the twin city formed by the Western Zhou capitals of Feng and Hao on opposite banks of the Feng River near its confluence with the Wei River in Shaanxi, China.
As Duke Wen (ruled c. 1099–1050 BCE) expanded the territory of Zhou east into Shanxi in preparation for an assault on his nominal Shang overlords, he constructed a new capital on the west bank of the Feng about 100 kilometres (62 mi) downstream from Zhou's original capital on the Wei River below Mount Qi. This city was called Feng, Fengxi or Fengjing (灃, Fēngjīng).
After his son Fa defeated the Shang at Muye and ascended the throne as King Wu (ruled c. 1046–1043 BCE), the capital was moved to a new establishment on the east bank called Hao or Haojing. The two formed a twin capital, with Feng continuing to serve the rituals of the Zhou Ancestral Shrine and gardens and Hao containing the royal palace and government administration.
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