Archaeology of Quanzhou Port and Research on the History of Overseas Transportation: Nanzhang Academic Series

Author: Zhuang Jinghui (Author/Translator)
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is part of the Nanqiang History Series. Quanzhou is an ancient city on the southeastern coast of China, separated from Taiwan by a narrow strait. It is a place of outstanding talent and natural beauty, with a long history and profound traditional culture. Quanzhou is one of China's first batch of historical and cultural cities. The ancient port of Quanzhou is indeed the lifeline of the people of Quanzhou. "A prosperous port means a prosperous Quanzhou." Through the meticulous craftsmanship of nature, the ancient Cilong Port (also known as Quanzhou Port) was formed, consisting of Quanzhou Bay, Shenhu Bay, and Weitou Bay. The eastern coastal Cilong Port was one of the largest ports in China and the world during the Song and Yuan dynasties. It was the starting point of the "Maritime Silk Road" and made significant contributions to friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries, as well as to economic and cultural exchanges in ancient times. This book conducts research on the archaeology of Quanzhou Port and the history of overseas transportation.