Which city was Su in ancient Gansu?

Su in Gansu was Jiuquan in ancient times.

Jiuquan generally refers to Jiuquan City. Jiuquan, formerly known as Suzhou, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Gansu Province, and its history can be traced back to the Western Jin Dynasty. At that time, Jiuquan, as an important frontier county, was given a serious and prudent significance because it was located in the northwest border and faced with severe situations and challenges, so it was called Suzhou in ancient times. Su in Gansu is the ancient Jiuquan.

In the vicissitudes of Jiuquan, it became an important stronghold in the northwest frontier and shouldered the heavy responsibility of defending the frontier. The history and culture of Jiuquan have had a far-reaching impact on the development of Gansu. Jiuquan has always been an important part of Gansu, bearing rich historical and cultural heritage.

The cultural inheritance and influence of Jiuquan is an important part of Gansu province and even the whole northwest region. In this land, the name of Jiuquan represents the will of Gansu people to go forward bravely. The historical memory and cultural symbols carried by Jiuquan have become one of the symbols of Gansu Province, and also provided Jiuquan people with a sense of pride and identity.

The Historical Evolution of Gansu Province

1, ancient times: In the pre-Qin period, China was divided into Kyushu and Gansu was subordinate to Yongzhou.

2. Shang: Zhou people, the ancestor of the Zhou Dynasty who lived in the Jinghe and Weihe river basins and were still in the clan and tribe stage, improved farming and opened up the earliest agriculture in China. Before the destruction of the Shang Dynasty, it defeated Xirong, lived with other nationalities, and extended its territory to Mi (now Lingtai County, Gansu Province). During this period, there were Qiang people, * * * (now north of Jingchuan County) and Mi people (now west of Lingtai County) in Gansu Province.

3. Western Zhou Dynasty: Qin ancestors settled in the eastern part of the province, namely Tianshui area, and began a slow transition from nomadic economy to agricultural economy, and nomadic life still dominated.

4. Spring and Autumn Period: In the ninth year of King Zhuang of Zhou Dynasty (688 BC), the State of Qin established Yunxian (south of Tianshui Maiji District) and Jixian (now Gangu County) in the conquered areas, which were the earliest two counties in the history of China.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gansu Province