Academic Journal of Architecture and Geotechnical Engineering, 2026, 8(1); doi: 10.25236/AJAGE.2026.080110.
Xiaofang Bi, Bingjie Li, Zhaokui Zhuang
School of Architectural & Artistic Design, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China
As one of the Eight Passes of the Taihang Mountains, the formation and evolution of the villages along the ancient Bai Pass Road not only serve as a microcosm of regional historical and geographical changes but also provide a lens through which to study the interplay between ancient transportation systems and rural settlements. As a direct reflection of the ancient road’s functions, its military and commercial roles, combined with the natural endowments of the area, have profoundly shaped the types of villages along its route, which are primarily categorized into three types: defensive, commercial, and agricultural. By analyzing the spatial forms and types of these villages, we can reconstruct how the ancient trail exerted its influence and control over the region through key villages, thereby deepening our understanding of the trail’s cultural significance.
Baixing Ancient Road; traditional villages; spatial characteristics
Xiaofang Bi, Bingjie Li, Zhaokui Zhuang. Analysis of the Characteristics of Traditional Villages under the Influence of the Function of Baixing Ancient Road. Academic Journal of Architecture and Geotechnical Engineering (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 1: 80-86. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJAGE.2026.080110.
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