Cultural gene characterization and mapping of traditional tibetan village landscapes in Western Sichuan, China
摘要
This study employs cultural landscape gene theory to deconstruct traditional village landscapes into five key gene units and examines their interactions through field surveys, GIS mapping, and multivariate analysis (PCA and AHP). Four gene types are identified: primary, additional, mixed, and variant. Each type fulfills distinct roles: primary genes (e.g., religious beliefs) define the core cultural identity; additional genes (architectural and artistic elements) reinforce spatial and structural stability; mixed genes (linguistic and festive traditions) reflect adaptive intercultural blending; and variant genes (e.g., evolving settlement patterns) respond to socio-environmental dynamics. The synergistic functioning of these genes contributes to the resilience and continuity of cultural landscapes. This research proposes a systematic framework for interpreting the complexity of ethnic heritage spaces. It provides theoretical insights and empirical references for sustainable ethno-rural planning and preserving cultural identity and diversity.