“地名”是历史的镜子,是人类社会在发展变化过程中所留下的永恒印记。它从一个通常易被人们忽略的侧面,真实地记述着一方一地演进的历程。就边疆少数民族地区来说,“地名”这种具有独特指代标志的符号,甚至还是昭示一个国家领土主权完整最有力的佐证。古称西域的新疆自西汉纳入中国版图以来,塞种、匈奴、大月氏、乌孙、柔然、回鹘、突厥等古老部族和左翼(西)蒙古,都曾在此长期角逐,频繁更替,生 “Place name ” is a mirror of history, which is the eternal mark left by human society in the process of development and change. From a side that is often easily overlooked, it truly describes the evolution of one side. For ethnic minority areas in border areas, the notational symbol of “place name” is even the most powerful evidence of the complete sovereignty of a country. The ancient clans in the western region, including the ancient clans of the Sezhong, Hun, Dayu, Wusun, Rouran, Huihan and Turks, and the left-wing (west) Mongolia, have been competing in the long run and frequently changing their positions since the Western Han Dynasty was incorporated into the territory of China.