A study on the Evolution of Morphological Vitality of Ancient City along the Silk Road Based on Space Syntax - Taking Zhangye as an example

Abstract

Zhangye is one of the Chinese historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council in 1986. It is not only the historical junction of the "Ancient Juyan Road" and the "Ancient Silk Road", but also an important economic and cultural town and the key position of introduction of Buddhist culture into China.On the basis of morphological evolution, this paper analyzes the changes of the space structure of zhangye ancient city and its status and function as a core in the overall urban space structure through space syntax. At the same time, this paper discusses the public space, road network structure and space elements of zhangye historical area. Especially the internal connection between traditional architecture, landscape, commerce, etc. On this basis, the specific strategies for promoting the vitality and attractiveness of the historical space of Zhangye are proposed, which provides a research foundation for the protection and sustainable development of the historical city in the future.