中国早期海洋文明的滥觞及其影响

The Origin and the Impact of Early China's Maritime Civilization

地理环境是人类生存和发展的基本条件。在人类历史上,由于不同地理环境因素的影响,文明的呈现方式也千姿百态。就中国而言,负陆面海的地理特征不仅孕育了深厚的陆地文明,而且也锻造了辉煌的海洋文明。远古先民在走向海洋的征程中不仅促进了航海工具日益革新,而且推动了沿岸港口和海洋经济的勃兴,并为我国古代海疆的形成奠定了坚实的历史基础。

The geographical environment is the postulate for human survival and development. In human histo- ry, civilization has assumed various forms due to the impact of diverse geographical environment factors. As for China, its seaward geographical features have not only led to its profound terrestrial civilization but also forged its brilliant maritime civilization. In their journeys to the ocean, ancient Chinese ancestors have not only promoted the increasingly innovative navigational tools and facilitated the flourish of coastal harbors and marine economy but also laid a solid historical foundation for the coastal areas and territorial seas of ancient China.