Great Yu control the water is a legendary story from ancient China about Yu the Great, a cultural hero renowned for his flood control effort.

During the Emperor's Shanspring, catastrophic flood plagued the land.

Yu's father Gong initially attempted to control the flood with dam but failed.

Yu then spent over a decade dredging and creating channels to redirect water, successfully managing the flood and aiding agricultural development.

Although direct archaeological evidence linking Yu's work to specific site is limited, various ancient hydraulic projects like Dujiangyan Irrigation System highlight sophisticated water management techniques.

Sites like Erlitou, often associated with Xia Dynasty, suggest a historical basis for Yu's legend.

This story blends myths with early technological achievement, underscoring harmonious coexistence with nature.