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

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Amelia Carolina Sparavigna

Polytechnic University of Turin - Department of Applied Science and Technology

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

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

Amelia Carolina Sparavigna (Contact Author)

Polytechnic University of Turin - Department of Applied Science and Technology ( email )

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