A Millennium of Bio-Engineering: A Digital Humanities Exploration of Luoyang Bridge's 'Oyster Foundation' Technique
Geographic Links Luoyang River (Formerly Wan’an River, a natural barrier between Quanzhou and Huian) Wan’an Ferry (The ancient ferry crossing before the bridge, spanning five Li with treacherous waves) Quanzhou Prefecture (A major maritime hub during the Northern Song Dynasty) Huian County (Location of the bridge’s northern terminus) Zhaohui Temple (Located at the north end, dedicated to the Sea God and bridge contributors) I. The Chasm of Wan’an: Engineering Challenges of the Northern Song Luoyang Bridge, historically known as “Wan’an Bridge,” spans the mouth of the Luoyang River northeast of Quanzhou. Before the Northern Song Dynasty, this was the site of the notorious “Wan’an Ferry,” where turbulent waters and tidal surges often led to tragic shipwrecks. ...