Three Gorges, Hubei Reservoir Area Traditional Architecture

Author: Office of the State Council Three Gorges Project Construction Commission
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is available for reference and appreciation by historians, cultural relic archaeologists, and readers interested in architectural art. It strives to systematically and scientifically introduce the main cultural heritage buildings in the submerged areas of Badong, Zigui, Xingshan, and Yichang counties in Hubei Province within the Three Gorges Reservoir, showcasing their distribution patterns, external features, internal structures, historical and local characteristics, cultural customs, and artistic achievements. It also highlights the value of these surface cultural relics in the hydrology and navigation history of the Yangtze River. Furthermore, it elaborates on the relationship between the Three Gorges Project and cultural heritage protection, as well as the measures and methods adopted, by referencing relevant international and domestic regulations and documents on cultural heritage protection.