The Qin Family Residence in Nansong Village

　　The Qin Family Residence in Nansong Village (including Nansong Watchtower) (Fourth Batch of Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units)

　　Era: Ming Dynasty

　　Address: Nansong Village, Nansong Township, Zhangzi County, Changzhi County

　　The compound was built in the mid-Ming Dynasty as the residence of a local merchant. Currently, four courtyards and six courtyards in depth remain, with the east and west courtyards being relatively well-preserved. The layout of the compound is compact and rational, with courtyards both divided and interconnected, and special attention was paid during construction to features such as fire prevention and security. The doors, windows, column bases, gables, hanging fish ornaments, and ruyi carvings made of wood, stone, and brick are exquisitely crafted and uniquely styled.

　　The watchtower’s original construction date is unknown, but the existing structure is a high-rise defensive building from the Ming Dynasty. It is over 20 meters tall, has five stories, spans five bays in width, and four rafters in depth, with a flush-gable roof. The entire structure is built from blue bricks.