历史上深圳地域与海上丝绸之路渊源初探

Connection between Shenzhen Region and the Marine Silk Road in History

历史上深圳地域是海上丝绸之路的重要节点,其与海上丝绸之路沿线国家在经济、文化、军事、交通、人员往来等方面有密切的联系。这种联系的渊源主要表现在:深圳地区控扼江海要道,是古代海上丝绸之路航线必经之地;海上贸易制度不断调适,是中国外贸制度先行先试之地;海洋经济特色鲜明,中外商品交流频繁;是驻军重镇,为海上交通的保障与海防要地;中外往来频繁,文化交流不断,是佛教海上南来首地、"辞沙"文化的主要形成地和华侨华人的祖籍地。

In history, Shenzhen region was an important node along the Marine Silk Road. It was closely connected with the countries along the road in economy, culture, military affairs, transportation, and personnel exchanges. The connection was mainly manifested as follows： located in the intersection between great rivers and the sea, Shenzhen region was vital to the Marine Silk Road; with trade system constantly adjusted, Shenzhen region played a leading and pioneering role in Chinese foreign-trade system; Shenzhen region featured in marine economy with frequent exchanges of Chinese and foreign commodities; being an important garrison town, Shenzhen was essential to marine traffic and security; with close communication with foreign countries and constant cultural exchanges, Shenzhen was first introduced to Buddhism from the sea. Besides, it is an important location for ＂Ci Sha （辞沙）＂ culture, and the ancestral homes for many overseas Chinese.