The Residential And Religious Buildings Of The Uyghur Ethnic Group In Xinjiang?China. Editorial Photo

The residential and religious buildings of the Uyghur ethnic group in Xinjiang have unique styles and characteristics, and are deeply influenced by the local natural environment, historical culture, and religious beliefs.1? Residential architectureThe residential buildings of the Uyghur ethnic group in Xinjiang are mainly composed of civil engineering structures, with flat roofs and skylights for lighting. The walls are generally made of rammed soil, with white as the main color. Sometimes, various patterns and patterns are also drawn on the walls. The interior of a residential building is usually divided into two courtyards, the front yard is the living area, and the back yard is the place for raising livestock and accumulating manure. The indoor layout is simple and elegant, with furniture and furnishings often covered with decorative scarves with crochet patterns. Doors and windows are hung with velvet or silk floor to ceiling hanging curtains. In addition, Uyghur people also like to plant flowers, fruit trees, and grapes in their courtyards, making the entire environment appear elegant and fresh.2? Religious architectureThe Uyghur people in Xinjiang mainly believe in Islam, so their religious architecture also has a strong Islamic style. The most representative one is the mosque. The architectural style of mosques is unique, mostly adopting a horizontal and elongated shape, and the shrine may not necessarily be in the center. Temples usually have large courtyards, with tall domed arches and Bunker Tower at the entrance, creating magnificent and eye-catching buildings. The decoration of mosques is mainly concentrated in the holy niches, caissons, flower windows, column heads, and other parts. The area around the holy niches is usually decorated with Uyghur unique gypsum flower decorations, with continuous geometric patterns in four directions as the main pattern. Colorful pigments are filled in between the lines, creating a delicate and gorgeous effect. In addition, religious buildings of the Uyghur ethnic group in Xinjiang also pay attention to the division of spatial hierarchy and internal and external order, forming a multi-level spatial transition from outdoor to indoor, enriching the spatial hierarchy.In short, the residential and religious buildings of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang have unique styles and characteristics, reflecting not only the influence of the local natural environment and historical culture, but also the aesthetic pursuit and lifestyle of the Uyghur people.