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The Han Salt Wells of Shu: How China Drilled for Brine

The Han Salt Wells of Shu: How China Drilled for Brine

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Long before the petroleum industry, Han-dynasty engineers in modern Sichuan were drilling deep wells—some over a hundred meters—to extract brine for salt. This episode dives into the technology, the state monopoly that made it possible, and the surprising link between ancient Chinese well-drilling and modern oil exploration. Lucas and Luna explore the jian salt wells of Shu commandery, the use of bamboo casing and iron bits, and how the revenue from this industry helped fund Han Wudi's campaigns. They also touch on the legendary Li Bing, the Qin-era governor who may have pioneered the technique, and the later Song-dynasty records that show just how advanced these wells became. It's a story of innovation, state power, and the everyday necessity that drove China's first deep drilling. #HanDynasty #SaltMonopoly #Sichuan #ShuCommandery #JianSaltWells #BambooDrilling #HanWudi #LiBing #SangHongyang #YantieLun #AncientTechnology #DeepDrilling #BrineExtraction #ChineseHistory #EconomicHistory #IndustrialHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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