Why are there coral stone houses here?
It seems to be related to Dalinpu’s past as a fishing village settlement. To prevent monsoon attacks, and considering that coral reef rocks were readily available along the coastline, they became the primary building material. The grandfather also mentioned that coral stones were cheaper than bricks. They were stacked and filled with a mixture of burnt coral stones and mineral sand to create solid coral stone houses.
Careful observation of the local environment reveals that traditional low-rise houses and courtyard compounds are more common here, but one can still see newly built multi-story residences. This is because there is a significant difference in the height and style of the houses…
With the widespread introduction of modern reinforced concrete houses, the traditional landscape of the fishing village has been completely transformed. Many coral stone houses in the area, like the one seen in the photo, are no longer inhabited or used.
Walking from the street into the alley, I saw and smelled the wood used for firewood in ancient times.
