北海港：“海上丝绸之路”的历史流变

摘要

北海港地处广西南部，以其独特的地理优势发展成为我国历史上重要的港口与海上交通要道，是东方“海上丝绸之路”的重要发祥地。北海港成为“海上丝绸之路”最早的始发港，形成于秦汉时期，发展于三国两晋南北朝，繁荣于唐宋年间，明朝初期达到顶峰。但明清以降，北海港的发展跌宕起伏；到了民国时期，更是兴衰无常，北海港沦为外商大发横财的乐园。新中国成立后，其欣欣向荣，揭开了“海上丝绸之路”历史新篇章。%Located in the south of Guangxi,Beihai Harbor was an important port and significant communication junction and the important birthplace of“Sea Silk Road”. As one of the earliest starting ports along“Sea Silk Road”,the history of Beihai Harbor can be traced back to Qin and Han Dynasty. It witnessed a long history,developed from Three Kingdoms to the Southern and Northern Dynasties,flourished in Tang and Song Dynasty and reached its peak in early Ming Dynasty. But since late Ming Dynasty and whole Qing Dynasty,the development of Beihai Harbor was ups and downs. It rose and fell changeably,becoming the paradise for foreign merchants to make a fortune. After the founding of new China,it has been thriving,marked a new development of“Sea Silk Road”.