Round 9: Tossup 2

The tomb of a sabao named Wirkak discovered in this city has relief carvings depicting both Hephthalites and the Chinvat Bridge. One ruler built twelve monumental bronze statues to decorate the Epang Palace in this city. Another ruler changed this city’s name from one meaning “eternal peace” to “constant peace” as part of an urban redesign in accordance with the Kaogongji. That ruler was dismembered at this city’s (-5[1])Weiyang Palace after it was stormed by Lulin rebels. After the death of Wang Mang, Luoyang replaced this city as capital. (10[1])This city’s Nine (10[1])Markets was the eastern terminus of the Silk Road. A monument built in this city contained both rivers of mercury and over 8,000 terracotta (10[1])soldiers. (10[2])For 10 points, name this city that was the capital of both the Qin and Western Han dynasties. ■END■ (10[1])

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