Table 9 Case 3 Heat Map Representation
Nodal space | Ritualistic behavior | HM3-A | HM3-B | Degree of environment-behavior match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Axis Walkway | ceremonial travel | Mostly choose the Main Axis Walkway as travel path | Within the symmetrical framework of the plan, the stone - paved path of the main axis becomes the main ceremonial route | average |
Official’s Guardian Temple and Tudi Temple | worship | High density of pedestrian flow and strong sense of spatial enclosure, showing cohesion | Local officials performed worship ceremonies in the Official’s Guardian Temple and the Tudi Temple | high |
Ceremonial Gate | kowtow | The Ceremonial Gate serves as a spatial boundary, and the flow of pedestrians is obviously stagnant | Local officials kowtowed to the Ceremonial Gate in the way of “one kneel and three kowtows” | high |
Moon Platform | kowtow | Slowdown in the pace of pedestrian flow from the Jie Shi Archway to the Moon Platform | Local officials passed through the Jie Shi Archway, ascended the Moon Platform, and kowtowed to the north to thank the emperor for his grace | high |
