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Sunrise and Sunset Azimuths in the Planning of Ancient Chinese Towns

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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.

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  • Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2013. "Sunrise and Sunset Azimuths in the Planning of Ancient Chinese Towns," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 2(11), pages 52-59, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:adm:journl:v:2:y:2013:i:11:p:52-59
    DOI: 10.18483/ijSci.334
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    1. Haverfield, Francis, 1913. "Ancient Town-Planning," History of Economic Thought Books, McMaster University Archive for the History of Economic Thought, number haverfield1913.
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    1. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2014. "The Solar Orientation of the Gothic Cathedrals of France," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 3(04), pages 6-11, April.
    2. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2013. "Solar Azimuths in the Planning of a Nur Jahan's Charbagh," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 2(12), pages 8-10, December.
    3. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2013. "The Gardens of Taj Mahal and the Sun," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 2(11), pages 104-107, November.
    4. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2024. "The Western Han Dynasty Pyramids and their Orientation in TessaDEM Elevation Maps," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 13(03), pages 26-36, March.

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