Scientific significance of ancient maps of Yellow River and Grand Canal for water conservancy in China

2009, Volume 3, Issue 4

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Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering >> 2009, Volume 3, Issue 4 doi: 10.1007/s11709-009-0063-9

Scientific significance of ancient maps of Yellow River and Grand Canal for water conservancy in China

Department of History, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China;

Available online: 2009-12-05

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Abstract

Based on the study of ancient maps preserved in China and abroad, the systematic nature and practical meaning of the maps of the Yellow River and Grand Canal is demonstrated. It is pointed out that the ancient maps not only record the spatial information of the established water conservancy engineering for river harnessing but also the management systems of the rivers in history. Besides, the maps provide abundant information on nature, humanity, and geography and possess high value in academic research and art appreciation.

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information ; management ; established ; appreciation ; practical

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