Rucheng Ancient Ancestral Hall Cluster.

The Rucheng Ancient Ancestral Hall Cluster includes the Zhu Clan Ancestral Hall in Rucheng County, the Li Clan Ancestral Hall in Guang'an, the Lu Clan Family Temple and Ye Clan Family Temple in Jinshan, the Fan Clan Family Temple and Fan Clan Family Temple in Fanjia, the Zhou Clan Ancestral Hall and Zhou Clan Family Temple in Xianfeng, the Taibao Mansion in Waisha, and the Zhu Clan Ancestral Hall in Jinjiang. The Rucheng Ancient Ancestral Hall Cluster is a historical heritage and the best witness and living specimen of clan culture. From an architectural perspective, it is a typical representative of the brick, tile, beam, and column structure of ancient Chinese architecture. By studying ancient ancestral halls, we can understand the origins of ancient Chinese clan culture, folklore, clan law, and migration.

Post by marcellathornfield85 | Oct 11, 2024