Functions and Values of Historical Sites along the Maritime Silk Road in Guangdong from the Perspective of the Cultural Route
As a classic cultural route,the Maritime Silk Road has demonstrated various functions in its exchange process of more than 2000 years,including trade,transportation,communication,belief,politics,and their derivative.It has resulted in increasing categories and amounts of heritage,enriching the value and connotation of the route.As a cultural route directly named after the com-modity,the Maritime Silk Road originally served for trading.The transportation function is evident through connecting the heritage of different regional nodes,such as ports,wharves,beacons,and shipwrecks.The communication function is the primary feature of the Maritime Silk Road.Relevant remains reflect the positive and profound mutual exchanges and influences among regions and ethnic groups along the route over more than 2000 years.The remains also showcase the intercontinental exchanges of goods,people,cul-ture,technique,and religion between the East and the West,highlighting the mutual learning among civilizations.The belief function is derived from the worship of sea deities,originating from the ancient coastal inhabitants'prayers for the unknown world of the sea.The political function is manifested in the government's management system of overseas trade and the coastal defense construction for managing ocean-going vessels.Historical sites along the Maritime Silk Road in Guangdong are characterized by early origins,extensive periods,numerous quantities,diverse types,and relatively well-preserved conditions.These sites effectively demonstrate the route functions and embody the authenticity and integrity of heritage.When conducting the Maritime Silk Road heritage preservation,we should pay attention to historical sites that reflect the route values,enhance protection and management efforts,and promote the sustainable development of the heritage through collaborative endeavors.
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