Why did the original residents of Hemudu build a dry fence house?

The original inhabitants of Hemudu built dry fence houses to prevent moisture.

The main function of dry fence house is to isolate the house from the ground and achieve the purpose of effective moisture prevention. In addition, it also has the efficiency of effective use of space and multi-purpose in one room.

The living form is closely related to the natural and economic living conditions of all ethnic groups. In ancient China, nomadic people in Saibei lived in tents that were convenient for migration. Most Chinese tribes in the Central Plains live in caves, semi-caves or bungalows built on the ground.

The ancient Yue tribe in the south lived in a "dry fence" house similar to a nest, that is, a two-story building with bamboo and wood structure. Cattle, pigs and other livestock were raised on the lower floor, and people lived on the upper floor to prevent the humid climate in the south and avoid all kinds of evil animals, insects and snakes.

Extended data:

In addition to building dry fence houses, gathering natural food is an important supplement to Hemudu people's diet. Archaeologists in the fourth cultural layer of Hemudu site found many ash pits for storing wild fruits, some filled with Quercus acutissima fruits, some piled acorns, some whole pits of Ziziphus jujuba and some water chestnuts.

Some of these fruits are intact and full, indicating that Hemudu people's collection economy is relatively developed, with a slight surplus. However, the collection scope of Hemudu people should not be limited to the above plants, but also include the roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits of other edible plants.

Sometimes people will pick up birds' eggs or cut honey, but these collections have not attracted attention or are not easy to preserve. Moreover, Hemudu people also grow vegetables, such as gourd seeds and skin found in Hemudu site, which may have been planted to enrich people's diet at that time.

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