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Jiangling County -- Ancient Commercial Center
www.hb66.cn 2007-1-6 13:01:05
Jiangling County is locate don the Yangtze River bank in south Hubei Province. The name Jiangling County dates from the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - A.D. 220). During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, the area was called Jingzhou Prefecture. Lying in the fertile Yangtze River valley and rich in natural resources, this place was one of the ten most important commercial centers of China during the Western Han Dynasty (206B.C. - A.D. 24). Many cultural relics from ancient times have been discovered in the area. Rice, wheat, cotton, and rape seeds are among its chief agricultural products, and fishing is another important industry.
Situated eight kilometers northwest of Jiangling County town, this hill was also called Dragon Hill in the old days. There are many ancient tombs on the hill, especially from the State of Chu of the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States period (770-221 B.C.) and from the Han Dynasty. According to historical records, King Zhuang (613-591 B.C.) of the State of Chu was buried here together with ten of his relatives and subordinates. There is a rich hoard of cultural relics in these tombs. A precious sword left by King Gou Jian of the State of Yue (Spring and Autumn Period) and a painted screen caved out of wood are among the most valuable relics unearthed at the place. |
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