(Baonghean.vn) - Discover 15 ancient houses dating back hundreds of years in the...Nam Chinh village, Phuc Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district (Nghe An province).These old houses also serve as places for the accumulation and preservation of culture, clearly showcasing the unique creativity of humankind.
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| Located just about 3 km from Yen Thanh town, Nam Chinh village offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Gone are the hustle and bustle of modern life. |
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| With 15 ancient houses still preserved today, Nam Chinh ancient village possesses significant values not only in terms of history but also in terms of architecture and culture. |
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| Many agricultural tools such as millstones, baskets, winnowing trays, sieves, etc., are still cherished and preserved by the local people. |
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| The house frame and furnishings are made of precious woods such as ironwood, teak, and mahogany, so even after a long time, they still retain their durability, strength, and aesthetic appeal. |
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| Traditional houses in Nam Chinh often have 3 bays and 2 gables or 5 bays and 2 gables, with wide, airy roofs, multiple layers of doors, verandas, and screens, all organized harmoniously with auxiliary structures such as side houses, kitchens, courtyards, wells, rows of betel nut trees, and ancient trees… |
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| The porch creates a sense of elegance, simplicity, and intimacy. |
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| A porch adds an interesting focal point to the home's interior. |
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| These houses, some of which are hundreds of years old, have been cherished and preserved by generations of villagers. |
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| The carvings evoke a sense of nostalgia. |
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| The roof is covered with yin-yang tiles to balance the energy flow of the house, as their name suggests. |
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| Old tools and equipment used in labor and production are carefully preserved. |
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| The stone bases of the house's pillars are made of sturdy, thousand-year-old laterite stone. |
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| Previously, most of the old houses in Nam Chinh were preserved with the intention of maintaining the ancestral traditions. Later, the owners realized that, in addition to the sacred sentimental value of their lineage, they also held cultural significance and were a shared asset of the community. |
Thanh Quynh
