【省水利厅】陕西公布首批16处省级水利遗产

Core Insights - The Shaanxi Provincial Water Resources Department has announced the first batch of provincial-level water heritage sites, including 16 irrigation heritage sites such as Jinghui Canal and Fengyan Terraces, marking a new phase in the systematic development of water heritage protection and utilization in Shaanxi [1] Group 1: Water Heritage Recognition - The recognized water heritage sites primarily consist of irrigation projects that span different historical periods and regional characteristics, showcasing the historical continuity and technological innovations in water management in Shaanxi [1] - Jinghui Canal is noted as Shaanxi's first World Irrigation Heritage, with over 2,000 years of history, still benefiting local residents today [1] - Fengyan Terraces in Hanyin County is the largest ancient terraced field complex in Northwest China, demonstrating the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature through its integrated irrigation system [1] Group 2: Management and Cultural Significance - Shaanxi has established a comprehensive management system for water heritage, including application, recognition, protection, and utilization, being the first in the country to implement such a provincial-level recognition management approach [1] - The province has successfully applied for four World Irrigation Heritage sites and has identified 836 water cultural heritage sites, enhancing the cultural heritage mapping and establishing several specialized exhibition platforms [1] - Shaanxi's water culture construction level ranks among the top in the country, with significant contributions to irrigation and ecological protection from over 800 existing water heritage sites dating back to before 1950 [1]