Sunrise and Sunset Azimuths in the Planning of Ancient Chinese Towns
International Journal of Sciences, 2013, 2(11), 52-59
8 Pages Posted: 11 Apr 2016
Date Written: November 1, 2013
Abstract
In the planning of some Chinese towns we can see an evident orientation with the cardinal direction north-south. However, other features reveal a possible orientation with the directions of sunrise and sunset on solstices too, as in the case of Shangdu (Xanadu), the summer capital of Kublai Khan. Here we discuss some other examples of a possible solar orientation in the planning of ancient towns. We will analyse the plans of Xi'an, Khanbalik and Dali.
Keywords: Satellite Imagery, Orientation, Archaeoastronomy, China
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Sparavigna, Amelia Carolina, Sunrise and Sunset Azimuths in the Planning of Ancient Chinese Towns (November 1, 2013). International Journal of Sciences, 2013, 2(11), 52-59, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2762109
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