试论明清时期沁河流域古堡建筑群的成因及特点

On the Reason and Features of Ancient Castle Groups Built along the Qin River in the Ming and Qing Dynasties

山西东南部沁河沿岸古堡建筑群形成的原因主要包括:优越的地理环境,便利的水路交通;丰富的煤铁资源,商品经济的发达;读书之风盛行,名人人才辈出;明末流寇侵扰,村落遭到破坏。与山西其他地区的古村落相比,沁河古堡具有聚族而居、御敌防卫、多元信仰等特点。

There are many ancient castle groups along the Qin River in southeastern part of Shanxi Province.There are many reasons for building the castle groups,including,blessed geographical environment,convenient water-transportation,rich natural resources of coal and iron,developed goods-economy,popularity of learning,famous figures and talents growing in the region,invasion from roving bandits in the late Ming Dynasty,and damage of villages.Compared with ancient villages in other parts in the province,the castles along the Qin River show the following features such as clans living together,defense against enemies,and diversified beliefs,etc.