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<p>This GIS-based study examines the spatiotemporal evolution of 1085 settlements and capitals in the Luoyang Basin from the Xia to Han-Wei periods (c. 2070 BCE—534 CE). Settlement patterns transitioned from a dispersed, multi-centric cluster to a pronounced core-periphery structure by the Han-Wei era, reflecting intensified central control. Centroid analysis highlights distinct migration paths: settlements shifted northwest, while capitals underwent extensive east-west pendulum shifts. Both ultimately converged on the Yiluo River’s northern bank, signifying spatial coupling driven by political consolidation. Settlement orientation also shifted from a topographically influenced northwest-southeast axis in the Xia period to a politically aligned east-west axis in the Han-Wei period. This evolution reflects a fundamental shift in spatial organization from natural constraints to planned political structures, affirming “governing across the river” as a key strategy in ancient Chinese spatial governance.</p>

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Spatiotemporal evolution of capitals and settlements in the Luoyang Basin from the Xia to Han-Wei periods

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    2026年1月5日

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  • Qingtao Bai,
  • Hongyi Lyu,
  • Mingcan Gao

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This GIS-based study examines the spatiotemporal evolution of 1085 settlements and capitals in the Luoyang Basin from the Xia to Han-Wei periods (c. 2070 BCE—534 CE). Settlement patterns transitioned from a dispersed, multi-centric cluster to a pronounced core-periphery structure by the Han-Wei era, reflecting intensified central control. Centroid analysis highlights distinct migration paths: settlements shifted northwest, while capitals underwent extensive east-west pendulum shifts. Both ultimately converged on the Yiluo River’s northern bank, signifying spatial coupling driven by political consolidation. Settlement orientation also shifted from a topographically influenced northwest-southeast axis in the Xia period to a politically aligned east-west axis in the Han-Wei period. This evolution reflects a fundamental shift in spatial organization from natural constraints to planned political structures, affirming “governing across the river” as a key strategy in ancient Chinese spatial governance.