National Sacrifices and Maritime Silk Road Relics—A Study of the Nanhai Temple in Guangzhou

Author: Wang Yuanlin
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Nanhai Temple in Guangzhou is an important part of ancient national rituals and a significant historical site on China's "Maritime Silk Road." Its rich sacrificial culture holds an important position in national rites and the history of foreign trade. This book focuses on the study of Nanhai Temple, with an emphasis on its relationship with national rites and the Maritime Silk Road. It closely examines the political, economic, and cultural connotations inherent in the religious and cultural study of Nanhai Temple. By systematically reviewing historical documents, inscriptions, archaeological materials, and other sources, the book reveals the rise and fall of Nanhai Temple, explores the relationship between this historical trajectory and the development of the Guangzhou Maritime Silk Road and the evolution of the Guangzhou Port, analyzes the reasons behind the rise and fall of Nanhai Temple and the Maritime Silk Road, investigates the connection between maritime worship and other religious beliefs and the well-being of the nation, highlights the role of Nanhai Temple in the history of national rites and China's maritime trade with the world, and seeks to uncover the essential characteristics of the development of Nanhai Temple and the Maritime Silk Road.