Why is the diaojiao building of Tujia nationality called the "living fossil" of Bachu culture?

China is a multi-ethnic country, and Tujia is one of the many ethnic groups in China. Tujia nationality perfectly retains the Tujia tradition left over from history. Tujia people have been living in the southwest of China, and the diaojiao building of Tujia people is very famous all over the country, which is also a unique symbol of Tujia culture. Then, many netizens are curious, why is the diaojiao building called Bachu culture? Living fossil? And then what? In fact, the diaojiao building of Tujia nationality shows the culture of Tujia nationality from the aspects of architectural structure, architectural form and architectural characteristics, so it will be called Bachu culture? Living fossil? .

First, the characteristics of the architectural structure of Tujia Diaojiaolou The Diaojiaolou of Tujia nationality has always been built with the concept of "rosefinch in front, Xuanwu behind, left dragon and right white tiger". In the past, the construction of diaojiao building was a very important thing for Tujia people. When the owner of the diaojiao building needs the help of the ancestors to get on the beam, after the beam is erected, it is necessary to set off firecrackers to report people, and the neighbors will also send congratulations reasonably.

Second, the architectural form and characteristics of Tujia Diaojiao Building The most common form of Tujia Diaojiao Building is single hanging type, which is also called? Key head? Or? A crane? The characteristic of single hanging type is that it is hung on one side of the wing and supported by wooden columns below. The diaojiao building of Tujia nationality embodies the national and regional characteristics of Tujia nationality. Various forms of diaojiao building were built on the spot, and the wing was empty on three sides. The house is supported by wooden pillars and hung on paper, which can not only keep the house ventilated and dry, but also prevent the intrusion of wild animals and poisonous snakes.

Tujia Diaojiao Building has the characteristics of Tujia culture, and clearly shows the local regional culture, the original ecological wood structure and its own cultural connotation, so it is called Bachu culture by scholars? Living fossil? .