A house is a place in which both soul and body rest. And this statement was an unchanging truth for all the peoples of the world, even those who led a nomadic lifestyle. And yet, each culture in its own way solved the problem of building a house.
One of these “architectural” solutions was the hackle. This amazing structure can be seen even now, if you pay a visit to the residents of the highlands. But let's talk about everything in order.
What is a hackle?
So, hackle is a type of buildings, common among the inhabitants of rocky regions. The main feature is that its walls are built directly on the soil itself without the use of any foundation.
Initially, clay was the main building material, since due to the peculiarities of the region it was simply impossible to use others. Wooden floor was also a rarity and was present only in the homes of noble people.
By the way, now for many mountain peoples, sakla is a word denoting an ordinary house. For example, a similar expression is often used by residents of the Caucasus.
Design features
Saklya is a mountain house, so the ancient craftsmen had to learn how to choose the right place for its construction. Indeed, in such a terrain a very strong wind sometimes rages, capable of fairly shaking the house. And you should not forget about streams flowing down from the slopes, unless, of course, there is a desire to wake up in a humid room.
As for the layout itself, it depended on the status of the tenant. So, it could have from two to four rooms. Among them were a living room, a master bedroom and a kitchen, where the residents of the house spent most of their time.
Modern Caucasian Sakl
Now this kind of house can be found in many mountainous regions. In particular, a hackle is a fairly common building among the inhabitants of the Caucasus. Although it should be noted the fact that today it is already very different from its predecessors.
Now, for the construction of huts, various building materials are used, including brick. Not to mention the fact that inside it is not much different from buildings created in the classical way.