What was the name of the ancient street lamp?

Ancient street lamps were called "lanterns" in ancient China. Lantern is a lighting appliance, which consists of a lamp and a bracket. The shapes and materials of ancient street lamps are different, but they all played a role in lighting.

In ancient times, lanterns were very important lighting tools. Widely used in streets, palaces, temples, city walls and other public places. The design and manufacture of ancient street lamps are very exquisite, both practical and decorative.

Ancient street lamps were usually made of ceramics, copper, iron and other materials. Ceramic lamps are the most common. They are usually round or square, with many small holes for light to pass through. Copper lamps are often gourd-shaped, engraved with various patterns, which are very beautiful. Iron lamps are simple and simple, but they are also very practical.

The brackets of ancient street lamps were usually made of wood or iron. Wooden brackets are generally cylindrical, with cross bars on them, and lanterns can be hung. Iron brackets are more durable and can bear heavier lanterns.

The lighting methods of ancient street lamps are also different. The common way is to use candles or oil lamps as light sources. Candle lanterns usually consist of a small plate with candles on it and a small cup, which is used to hold the burning products of candles. The oil lamp lantern consists of a small dish with a wick on it and a small oil cylinder. These lanterns can shine by lighting candles or wicks.

Another common way of lighting is to use torches. A torch is a long stick made of wood or bamboo, on which a flame is lit. Torches can be waved or inserted on the ground to illuminate the surrounding environment.

Ancient street lamps played a very important role at night, enabling people to walk in the dark. They not only provide lighting, but also decorate streets. The design and production technology of ancient street lamps is superb, which shows the wisdom and creativity of ancient people. Nowadays, although ancient street lamps have been replaced by modern electric lamps, they are still an important part of ancient culture and people's memories and nostalgia for ancient life.