Why the Yangtze River is the Cradle of Yangtze River Civilization:New Interpretation of Its Historical Connotation and Inevitability
The Yangtze River civilization,emerging from the unique natural and human environment of the Yangtze River,constitutes a significant sub-civilization and integral component of Chinese civilization.Its establishment is attributed to several emblematic core elements that epitomize the essence of the Yangtze River region.These include rice cultivation,waterway shipping,maritime trade,bronze metallurgy,riverside urban development,hydraulic engineering,spiritual and cultural systems,and other distinctive cultural phenomena exclusive to the Yangtze River.Not only are these elements unparalleled in other regions,but they also exert substantial influence both within and beyond the Yangtze River Basin,impacting Chinese civilization and world civilization alike.The Yangtze River civilization represents a synthesis of cultural accumulation within the basin,reflecting the shared characteristics of the Yangtze River region.The formation of these commonalities follows inherent patterns that inevitably led to the emergence of the Yangtze River civilization.Throughout this developmental process,the influence of Central Plains civilization played a crucial role,further integrating the Yangtze River civilization into the broader framework of Chinese civilization.In contemporary times,the Yangtze River civilization plays a vital role in preserving and sustaining the core elements upon which it depends,ensuring the ecological health of the Yangtze River and promoting sustainable development within the basin through civilized practices.This underscores the enduring significance and value of the Yangtze River civilization.
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