Ludian Social Sciences: Exploring the History of Ludian (1)
Explore the historical origins of Ludian
There are traces of human beings in primitive societies
The archaeological excavations of the horse factory and wild stone in Ludian prove that there were human habitants here as early as the Neolithic Age. A large number of pottery, stone tools and a small number of bronze tools unearthed from the Machang site are about 4,000 years old; The pottery, stone tools and a small number of bronze artifacts unearthed at the Yeshishan site are also about 4,000 years old by carbon-14 determination. This shows that in ancient times, there were human settlements here, and gradually entered the stage of copper and stone tools.
The Du Yu clan during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period
According to historical records and archaeological discoveries, the Du Yu clan in the Ludian area rose during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and eventually ruled the Shu region. According to ancient books such as "The Book of the King of Shu", Du Yu descended from the sky, came to settle in Zhuti, married Liang Li, and later established himself as the king of Shu, known as "Emperor Wang". Archaeological excavations have further confirmed that the Du Yu clan first lived in the area of present-day Ludian Yeshi, and it should be the same person as the local Yi people's common ancestor, Dumu. This shows that the Du Yu clan is the local aboriginal Zhuti people, and finally controlled Shu after a battle.
Mineral resources are abundant
Ludian has always been a region rich in mineral resources. According to historical records, in the Han Dynasty, the famous "Zhu Ti Yin" was produced here, which became a unique currency with high value at that time, and was widely circulated throughout the country, leaving a glorious chapter in China's financial history. In addition, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, mining development began here. It can be seen that since ancient times, a splendid mining civilization has been bred here.
Historical changes and the evolution of place names
The origin of the name Ludian is quite tortuous. It was first called "Juti", and later changed its name to "Wumeng" (Zhaotong) and "Little Wumeng" (Ludian). In the ninth year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1731), after "changing the land and returning to the stream", the place name "Ludian" was officially established, and it has a history of more than 280 years. From the change of this place name, we can get a glimpse of the long and tortuous history of this land.
In general, from archaeological excavations and documentary records, the land of Ludian has had human activities since the primitive society, the Du Yu clan rose here and eventually ruled the Shu region, the mining industry has developed here for a long time, and the place name has also undergone many changes. These historical traces have undoubtedly added valuable clues to our understanding of this mysterious and unique land. We should continue to explore in depth and further restore this profound and wonderful history.
The Mines of Ludian
As we mentioned earlier, the territory of Ludian has been a hot land rich in mineral resources since ancient times. From the Neolithic Age to the Bronze Age, there are traces of human exploitation and utilization of minerals here. In the Han Dynasty, the "Zhu Ti Silver" produced here was even more famous throughout the country and became a special currency with extremely high value at that time. It can be said that mineral resources are a highlight of Ludian's long history.
In modern times, Ludian's mining development has entered a new stage. With the acceleration of industrialization, the demand for various mineral resources has increased significantly, and the mining industry in Ludian has also ushered in unprecedented development opportunities. In the 50s of the 20th century, with the support of the state, Ludian began to systematically explore local mineral resources, and successively established a number of modern mining enterprises. Since then, Ludian Mining has entered a period of rapid development.
However, the development of the mining industry has not been an easy road. While pursuing economic benefits, it also brings certain pressure to the local ecological environment. Some over-exploitation and lack of environmental awareness have led to serious environmental pollution problems in Ludian. For example, the accumulation of mine tailings has led to soil erosion, coal mining has caused geological disasters, and many polluting diseases have occurred in the vicinity of mining areas. These problems once became a "roadblock" to local development.
Fortunately, in recent years, the Ludian government and enterprises have paid more and more attention to ecological environmental protection, and have taken a series of measures to restore the damaged environment. For example, strengthen supervision and severely punish illegal acts; Implement mine ecological restoration projects and restore vegetation; Promote green mining technology to reduce environmental load. With the joint efforts of all parties, Ludian's mining industry has achieved sustainable development and the environmental quality is gradually improving.
Once an important engine of economic development in Ludian, mining is now the key to the city's green transition. I believe that with the joint efforts of the government, enterprises and people, Ludian will be able to build a more beautiful and livable mining city and seek better development opportunities for the local people.
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