chgis-tgaz

Search CHGIS TGAZ for historical Chinese placenames from 222 BCE to 1911 CE.

6|4|Updated Oct 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kltng/humanities-skills --skill chgis-tgaz
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Skill: chgis-tgaz
Source: https://github.com/kltng/humanities-skills/tree/main/chgis-tgaz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kltng/humanities-skills --skill chgis-tgaz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

The CHGIS Temporal Gazetteer (TGAZ) API enables researchers to locate historical Chinese placenames and administrative units across 222 BCE to 1911 CE, enabling validation of names, hierarchies, and historical contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Placename search by name in Chinese or Romanized forms.
  • Year-specific searches to view placenames as they existed in a given era.
  • Feature-type and parent-hierarchy filtering to refine results.
  • Retrieve records for historical research and cross-referencing with dynastic histories.

Quick Start

Ask CHGIS TGAZ to search for Beijing in 1820.

Frequently Asked Questions about chgis-tgaz

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for historical Chinese placenames by year and feature type?

To find historical Chinese placenames, query the CHGIS TGAZ using placename, year, feature type, and parent hierarchy filters. The API returns records spanning 222 BCE to 1911 CE in JSON format when fmt=json is applied.

What is the CHGIS Temporal Gazetteer used for in historical research?

The CHGIS Temporal Gazetteer validates historical Chinese placenames and administrative hierarchies across dynastic periods. Researchers use it to locate geographic locations and cross-reference administrative units from 222 BCE to 1911 CE.

Can I query administrative hierarchies and parent units for historical Chinese locations?

Administrative hierarchies and parent units can be queried within the CHGIS TGAZ using parent filters. It refines placename results and validates administrative unit relationships across China's dynastic periods from 222 BCE to 1911 CE.

Does the CHGIS TGAZ API support placename searches in both Chinese and Romanized forms?

The CHGIS TGAZ API supports placename searches using both Chinese and Romanized forms. This allows researchers to locate historical administrative units across 222 BCE to 1911 CE regardless of the input script.

What are the limitations of querying the CHGIS TGAZ for historical geography?

Querying the CHGIS TGAZ is limited to historical Chinese placenames and administrative units from 222 BCE to 1911 CE. It does not cover geographic locations or administrative hierarchies outside of China's dynastic periods.