Protection and Regeneration of Historical Ancient Cities from the Perspective of Urban Historical Landscape Theory: A Case Study of Zhaoyu Ancient City in Qi County

In the face of the impact of rapid urbanization on historical and cultural ancient cities, the unique historical charm of ancient cities is gradually fading away, urgently requiring scientific theoretical guidance for their development and protection. In this context, the theory and methods of urban historical landscapes provide a viable theoretical framework. This paper, by analyzing the essence of urban historical landscapes, concludes that the protection and regeneration of historical ancient cities need to be approached from multiple dimensions. Taking Zhaoyu Ancient City as a case study, the cultural value and landscape features of Zhaoyu Ancient City are integrated through the dimensions of time and space. This integration serves to explore methods for the protection and regeneration of ancient cities, aiming to provide meaningful insights and references for the protection and revitalization of Zhaoyu Ancient City and similar ancient cities.