Alternate Title
中國與台灣歷史文化地圖
Category
Maps and GIS
Institution
Academia Sinica
Access
open access
URL
https://ccts.asdc.sinica.edu.tw/
Description
Chinese Civilization in Time and Space (CCTS) is a Web-based GIS system developed by Academia Sinica's Center for Digital Cultures, integrating historical maps with full-text databases and place name databases covering China and Taiwan. The system includes historical map layers from Tan Qixiang's Zhongguo lishi dituji and the 1920s Shenbao atlas, with search functions for current and historical place names, gazetteers, and specialized thematic layers such as Han archaeological tomb sites. CCTS is particularly valuable for historical geography research, place-name verification, and integrating spatial and textual sources. Personal registration is recommended for saving map sessions and printing. Enter the GIS system by clicking on "Framework" from the Home page, and then by clicking on "Enter CCTS System." Before first use, one needs to download two special plug-ins available there. The Web-based GIS system follows standard ArcView procedures.
Source List
Princeton China Studies Research Guide
Tags
Archaeology Digital humanities Local history Historical archive Early China (before 220 CE) Taiwan
Last Modified
5/19/2026 10:46pm