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Copyright: Valentino Aricci (Valeski) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 53 W: 14 N: 34] (746)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-16
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: NikonD70s, AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED DX
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-14 17:15
Viewed: 455
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Hakkas who settled in mountainous south western Fujian province in China developed unique architectural buildings called tu lou, literally meaning earthen structures. Because of the undesirable mountainous regions, the Hakkas set up these unique homes to prevent attack from bandits and marauders. The tu lou are either round or square, and were designed as a large fortress and apartment building in one. Structures typically had only one entranceway and no windows at ground level. Each floor served a different function - the first hosts a well and livestock, the second is for food storage and the third and higher floors contain living spaces. Tu lou can be found mostly in south western Fujian and southern Jiangxi provinces.
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  • Csilla Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 267 W: 0 N: 180] (1525)
  • [2007-12-14 19:12]

Hi Valentino!
Very interesting architectura, I have never seen an heard before of this. Thanks for your informative note!
Regards, Csilla

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