1. Primitive society: The main features are simple shacks, caves and flat-top buildings.
2. Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties: Wood frame system began to appear, and the earliest terraced buildings and ground palace buildings appeared.
3. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were many types of architectural styles, such as tall buildings and halls.
4. Qin and Han Dynasties: Masonry structures were widely used, and tombs, palaces and ritual buildings with masonry structures appeared.
5. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties: Buddhist architecture began to appear, and architectural types such as pagodas and Buddhist temples increased.
6. Sui and Tang Dynasties: The technology of wooden frame was further developed, and the building was grand in scale, solemn in shape and ornate in decoration.
7. Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties: The wooden frame system is relatively mature, with diverse architectural styles, ranging from grand official buildings to exquisite garden buildings. At this time, masonry also began to spread.
Classification of ancient buildings in China;
1. Palace building: it is mainly the place where the emperor works, holds ceremonies, banquets and lives, and it is a symbol of imperial power.
2. Temples: places where sages and celebrities are worshipped, some of which are dedicated to gods, such as mountain gods, land, cities, dragon kings, clouds, the sun and the moon, etc. Some are ancestors, such as Shennong, Huangdi, Yao Di and Shun Di.
3. Buddhist temple: an activity place used by Buddhism to worship Buddha.
4. Pagoda: It was brought after Buddhism was introduced into China, and it is an integral part of Buddhist temples.
5. Taoist temple: it is a place for Taoist activities.
6. Altars: such as the Tiantan, Ditan and Yuetan in Beijing, are places of sacrifice.
7. Academy: Ancient schools have both educational and sacrificial functions.
8. Guild Hall: It is mainly used to receive people from the same hometown or the same industry, so as to facilitate their smooth business activities in other places.
9. Folk houses: where ordinary people live, the characteristics of each region are different.
10. Mausoleum building: it is mainly used to bury the dead, and its architectural style and layout have certain regulations.