缅宁古城考

Ancient City Mianning

临沧历史悠久,历史上先后有勐缅、缅宁、临沧等名称。临沧历史上曾经有过一座缅宁古城,现在已经荡然无存。缅宁古城的发展经历了一个从无到有、从兴到衰的过程。缅宁古城始建于清乾隆十八年(1753),解放后被拆除,距今已有260多年的历史。文章主要从城池、牌坊、街道、水井、会馆、宗祠、寺庙、佛塔等八个方面对缅宁古城进行系统研究,对后人了解缅宁古城的历史具有重大意义。

Lincang has a long history. It carried the name of Mengmian, Mianning, Lin- cang etc. in history. In the history of Lincang, there was an ancient city called Mianning which can not be traced in nowadays. Mianning experienced the process of up and downs. It started since 18th year of Qianlong （ 1753 ） and was abolished after liberation so it covered 260 years. This study investigates city walls, memorial archways, streets, weUs, guild halls, ancestral halls,temples,and pagodas, which will contribute to a better understanding of the history of this ancient city.