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The Yellow River is considered the cradle of Chinese civilization from "summary" of The Story of China by Michael Wood
The Yellow River, known as the "Mother River" of China, has long been revered as the birthplace of Chinese civilization. Its fertile basin provided the ideal conditions for the development of agriculture and settlement, laying the foundation for the rise of a sophisticated and advanced society. The river's annual floods, though devastating at times, also brought rich silt that replenished the soil and supported abundant harvests. This cycle of flood and renewal shaped the way the early Chinese people interacted with their environment, leading to the invention of irrigation systems and flood control measures that allowed for the sustainable cultivation of crops. The Yellow River region was home to some of the earliest known Chinese settlements, dating back thousands of years. The people who lived along its banks developed a complex society with advanced agricultural techniques, pottery making, and metalworking. They...
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