What is the layout of ancient urban buildings in China?

City, also called city wall, refers to the city wall, which is an ancient military defense building in East Asian countries such as China and South Korea. In order to protect people's lives and property, building cities is a tradition in East Asian countries. Compared with European countries, the battlements in East Asia are generally larger. According to different levels, cities can be divided into government level, county level, departmental level, fort level and so on. Generally speaking, the higher the level, the larger the scale, and the different official buildings.

urban structure

city wall

The city wall is the main defense line of the city, and also defines the scope of the city. Most of the materials are local materials, and bamboo and enclosure are the main materials in the early stage; After a certain degree of development, materials such as earth and stone or bricks are used as walls. Top: A small brick concave-convex wall with a hole in the middle. Female wall: a low wall with waist-high outer wall. Exterior wall: the wall outside the city. .: The surface of the city wall is made of bricks. Midbelly filling: the filling between the inner wall and the outer wall. Interior wall: the wall inside the city.

city gate

The number of city gates is determined by the administrative level or scale. Usually there are 8 gates in Fucheng and 4 gates in county. Usually located in the east, west, south and north. Gatehouse: The gatehouse on the gatehouse can be divided into pavilion type and bunker type. City gate seat: the foundation of city gate building. City gate hole: a hole in and out of the city gate. Wengcheng: the city wall around the city gate, also known as "Moon City".

fort

Fortresses are usually set in dangerous places or corners of city walls to increase defense. Blasthole: A large perforation left in a woman's wall to facilitate the extension of the barrel. Gun emplacement: A platform on which cannons are placed.

Streets and facilities in the city

Infrastructure and buildings in cities include government offices, city streets, temples, schools and farmland. The roads in the city are mainly streets connecting the gates in all directions. Yamen: the official institution for urban management and military stationing. Academy: cultural and educational facilities in the city. Confucius Temple: A temple dedicated to Emperor Wenchang or Confucius. Wu Temple: A temple dedicated to Guan Gong or Yue Fei. Chenghuang Temple: A temple dedicated to the leaves of the patron saint of the city.