124个千年地名文化遗产入列首批省级保护名录

Core Points - The first batch of provincial-level cultural heritage site names in Henan Province has been announced, including 124 ancient counties, towns, and villages, with Zhengzhou having 10 sites recognized [1][2] - Zhengzhou's selected sites include 1 ancient county, 5 ancient towns, and 4 ancient villages, highlighting the city's historical significance as a cradle of Chinese civilization [1] Summary by Category Ancient Counties - Xinzheng City, recognized as a thousand-year ancient county, has a history dating back 8000 years to the Peiligang culture and served as the capital for the Yellow Emperor over 5000 years ago [1] Ancient Towns - Five ancient towns in Zhengzhou are noted for their rich historical backgrounds: - Xingshui Town in Xingyang, established during the Qin Dynasty, features the Hulaoguan site, a provincial-level cultural heritage site [1] - Chaohua Town in Xinmi, named after the Chaohua Temple from the Eastern Han Dynasty, is known for its national intangible cultural heritage of Chaohua blowing songs [1] - Dahuai Town in Xinmi, named after the ancient Dahuai clan, has a history of over 3000 years and preserves the ruins of the Western Zhou Dynasty's Mi State [1] - Quliang Town, a cultural core area of the "Book of Songs," has a name that has been in use for over 3000 years and contains well-preserved ancient city ruins [1] - Zhitian Town in Gongyi, named during the Three Kingdoms period, features several ancient sites, including the Xia Dynasty ruins and three Northern Song Dynasty royal tombs [1] Ancient Villages - Four ancient villages are highlighted for their unique characteristics: - Hulaoguan Village in Xingshui Town, which relies on the Hulaoguan site, maintains a symbiotic relationship between the pass, town, and village [2] - Xingshui Village, established as the seat of the county during the Sui Dynasty, retains its Ming and Qing architectural style and was recognized as a historical and cultural village in Zhengzhou in 2014 [2] - Beizhao Village in Niudian Town, featuring the Huayan Temple from the Sui Dynasty, has well-preserved stone houses and ancient walls [2] - Chaohua Village in Chaohua Town, known for its unique "Feng" shaped street layout and well-preserved courtyards from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, showcases a unique cultural ecology [2]