Nanyang is located in the southwest of Henan province, at the junction of Henan, Hubei and Shaanxi provinces. It is a basin surrounded by mountains on three sides and open in the south. It is named because it is located in Funiu Shan Zhinan, north of Hanshui River. Mountains, hills and plains each account for about 1/3, with a total area of 26,509 square kilometers.
Nanyang basin is located in the upper reaches of Hanshui River and the source of Huaihe River, with Qinling Mountain and Funiu Mountain in the north, Daba Mountain and Wudang Mountain in the west, Tongbai Mountain and Dabie Mountain in the east, surrounded by mountains on three sides, forming a basin of nearly 30,000 square kilometers in the middle, which is a natural capital of victory. Its geological structure is very stable, and there has been no major earthquake in 1000 years.
The ancients once described "Nanyang, where martial arts are flourishing, with mountains and mountains to control, and Kuancheng Ye Ping can station troops. Near Shaanxi in the west, you can call soldiers; East to Jianghuai, grain millet can be transported; Nantong Jinghu, Bashu, can bring goods; If you refuse the northern three capitals, you can send rescue. " Nanyang has been located between the Central Plains, the Yangtze River and the Yellow River since ancient times. It is the most suitable environment for human beings to live and live, because it inherits the nourishment of heaven and the grace of mountains and rivers.
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Nanyang is a famous historical and cultural city with a history of more than 3,000 years, with a long cultural history, many cultural celebrities and rich cultural resources. It is the birthplace of Chu culture and Han culture in China, the richest area of Chu culture in China and the most concentrated area of Chu culture buildings, historical and cultural relics and cultural relics in China.
Historical Records: "Lu Shang's ancestor was April, helping Yu to control water. In the summer, it was sealed in Lu, so it was named Master Lu. " Jiang Ziya Lu is a feudal country (Lu). In 82 1 BC, Shen Bo, a strategist and politician of the Western Zhou Dynasty, established the State of Shen in Nanyang. During the Western Han Dynasty, Nanyang was one of the six major cities in China. During the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, Nanyang was the capital and the political, military, commercial and cultural center of China. "Riding a horse and playing the game of Wan Luo" is a true portrayal of Nanyang's prosperity.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Nanyang City was larger in area and population than Luoyang City in Kyoto, and its commercial prosperity was higher than Luoyang City. Most relatives are from Nanyang. Nanyang, Zhong Ling has cultivated world-class historical celebrities, among which the Five Saints of Nanyang are outstanding representatives: the scientific sage Zhang Heng; Doctor Zhang Zhongjing; Fan Li, a business sage; Zhuge Liang, a wise saint; Patriotic poet Jiang Ziya; There is also the great Qin star Bai Xixi.
According to the Twenty-four History, there are more than 800 historical celebrities (not including modern celebrities) in Nanyang, which is the region with the largest number of celebrities in prefecture-level cities in China. There are many celebrities in Nanyang, and celebrity culture has a long history. In the long-term historical development, Nanyang has formed splendid and diverse cultures: Nanyang Chu culture, Nanyang Han culture, Nanyang medicine culture, Nanyang water culture, Nanyang Buddha culture, Nanyang merchants culture, Nanyang folk songs, Nanyang jade culture and Nanyang Academy culture.
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