明清山东运河小城镇的历史考察——以七级镇为中心

Historical Investigation of Shandong Canal Towns in Ming and Qing Dynasties——with the Town of Qiji as the Center

历史上,京杭大运河流经的各个城镇连在一起,形成了一条南北交融的经济带、文化带,运河沿线至今保留有大量的历史遗存与文化遗产。城镇的发展在一定程度上代表了地域经济的发展水平。随着运河沿线大中城市的迅速发展,小城镇也日益繁荣,并呈现出专业化发展的趋势。山东省阳谷县境内的七级镇以粮食码头著称。七级码头的考古发掘,揭开了它的历史真相。保护文化遗产,促进古镇的开发,对于推动运河沿线城镇化建设有着重要的现实意义。

In history all the urban settlements flowing through the Grand Canal are linked together to form a North-South economic belt and a cultural belt. A large number of historical relics and cultural heritages have been preserved along the canal. The development of town represents the development level of regional economy to a certain extent. With the rapid development of the cities along the canal,the small towns are becoming more and more prosperous and showing a trend of specialization. Qiji town is famous for its food dock. The discovery of the Qiji wharf reveals its historical truth. To protect cultural heritage and to promote the development of ancient towns is of great practical significance in promoting urbanization along the canal.