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highlight relevant literature on ancient transportation Consent for publication
systems in similar geographical contexts. Furthermore,
historical documents and records referencing ancient routes Not applicable.
are noted as potential avenues for future research, which Availability of data
could enrich the understanding of the Minyue period.
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Regarding the use of modern Landsat 8 remote sensing on reasonable request.
imagery, we recognize the significance of this choice in our
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