Spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of Nanjing place names-Based on data mining of Tang-Song poetry and online travelogues.

ABSTRACT: Tang-Song poetry, a distinguished element of China's traditional cultural heritage, is intricately linked with the historical and cultural development of Chinese cities. This paper uses Nanjing as a case study and applies digital humanities techniques to analyze and compare the spatiotemporal distribution of place names found in Tang-Song poetry with those in online travel narratives. The aim is to uncover key factors that have influenced the cultural continuity of these historical cities and their relevance today. Findings indicate that: (1) Locations mentioned in Tang and Song poetry show significant spatial differentiation, with urban areas displaying a clustered distribution and suburbs showing scattered hotspots. (2) The number of locations referenced in Song poetry increased signific

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12005594 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature