Take a look inside China’s historical houses, where families lived in giant, donut-shaped forts that were designed to keep invaders out; Amanda Goh; Insider

Photo: Sheng Li

Their design is, above all, practical: In the event of a conflict, these massive communal houses could double as forts.

Source: Take a look inside China’s historical houses, where families lived in giant, donut-shaped forts that were designed to keep invaders out

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