7–11 Jul 2025
Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul
Europe/Brussels timezone

A Study on the Evolution Characteristics of the Spatial Layout of The Mountain Fortress System of Sichuan and Chongqing in China during the Song and Yuan Wars

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20m
Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul

Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul

Poster Track 06 | URBAN CULTURES AND LIVED HERITAGE

Speaker

Mr Xiaohan Zhang (Southeast University)

Description

With the continuous development of international concepts for the conservation of historical and cultural heritage, holistic and integrated preservation has gradually become the prevailing approach, and the types of heritage conservation have also become increasingly diversified. Against this backdrop, military heritage has emerged as a significant issue in the global field of heritage conservation, drawing growing attention from professionals in the field. Military heritage not only holds substantial historical value but also plays an indispensable role in shaping national cultural identity and preserving historical memory.

The Sichuan-Chongqing Mountain Fortress system of the Song and Yuan dynasties is a product of the conflict between East Asian agricultural civilizations and nomadic cultures in the 13th century. It retains military engineering remains from both the Song and Yuan periods, reflecting the conflict, exchange, and integration between these two civilizations, and encapsulating the historical evolution of different civilizations in the region. This paper aims to use GIS tools and knowledge graph technologies to study the Song and Yuan Mountain Fortress system in Sichuan, China, extracting and summarizing its valuable elements and their interconnections. It explores the evolution process and logic of the regional spatial layout while considering the economic and social development in Sichuan during the Song and Yuan wars, the evolving battlefronts in other regions, and the advancements in military technology during wartime. The paper aims to summarize key factors influencing the spatial evolution and provide strategic recommendations for the preservation of the Sichuan Mountain Fortress system, promoting holistic conservation and revitalizing the historical mountain cities.

References

[1] Zhou Siyan, 2017. A Preliminary Study on the Anti-Mongolian Mountain Fortress System in Sichuan in the Southern Song Dynasty. Research on Heritages and Preservation, p. 7-16.
[2] Ma Ziming (2021) Study on the defensive space form of the ' Eight Pillars in Central Sichuan ' mountain Fortress in the Southern Song Dynasty. Wuhan University of Technology.
[3] Liu Wei, Mao Likai, Ma Ziming, Chen Xinyu, 2024. Research on the spatial form of mountain fortress from the perspective of regional overall security - - Taking the ' Eight Columns in Central Sichuan ' in the Southern Song Dynasty as an example. Journal of Architectural History, p. 139-149.
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Keywords Song-Mongol Wars; Mountain Fortress; Spatial Layout; Value Elements; Holistic Preservation
Best Congress Paper Award No

Primary author

Mr Xiaohan Zhang (Southeast University)

Co-authors

Prof. yan Wang (Southeast University) Mr Wei Wu (Architects & Engineers Co., Ltd. of Southeast University)

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