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The importance of Luoyang comes from the many capital constructions and repeated reconstructions in the Yellow River Civilization, rather than from a completely preserved ancient city. Longmen records Buddhist patronage in the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, Erlitou discusses early state formation, and the museum and archaeological site park explain the subsequent capital structure. Archaeological remains, protected grotto art and modern display reconstructions should be distinguished, and sufficient travel time should be reserved for dispersed points.