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Ganlan style architecture, that is, Ganlan nest residence, is the architectural style of the people in ancient times, especially the Baiyue tribe in the south, that is, the houses above the ground built on the wooden bamboo column underframe. The earliest Ganlan architecture discovered in archaeology is Hemudu Ganlan architecture, which was popular in the residential area of Baiyue tribe in the south in ancient times. â€¢ This kind of building takes bamboo and wood as the main building materials. It is mainly a two-story building. The lower layer raises animals and piles sundries, and the upper layer is inhabited by people. Dry fence buildings can be earthquake proof. Ancient Chinese history books also have names such as Ganlan, Ganlan, Gaolan, Ge Lan and Ge Lan, which should be a sound change translated from the ancient Yue language. In addition, the grid dwelling and nest dwelling mentioned in the general literature generally refer to the dry column architecture. â€¢ This kind of building is suitable for those who live in wet places with more rain. Now it is mainly popular in remote areas of China, including central and Western Guangxi, Southeast Yunnan, Southwest Guizhou and northern Vietnam. Other countries also have dry fence buildings.