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The diaolou of Kaiping, China, are multi-storey rural buildings with defensive roles. They include communal refuges, residential towers and watchtowers combining Chinese and Western forms.
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The diaolou of Kaiping, China, are multi-storey rural buildings with defensive roles. They include communal refuges, residential towers and watchtowers combining Chinese and Western forms. [1]
Identify a particular tower's function before comparing styles. Height and ornament alone do not establish whether it served as a daily home, temporary refuge or lookout.
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