jan 1, 610 - Grand Canal
Description:
- around 610-618 CE (during rule of Yangdi)- linked the Huanghe and Yangzi Rivers (promoted communication more between northern and southern China)
- allowed more easy trade
- gained prominence in the Song Dynasty (communication and trade between diff. areas that grew diff, crops: rice in south vs. millet and wheat in north)
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 610
Now
~ 1417 years ago