石窟寺窟（龛）前建筑作为石窟寺的重要组成部分,历来受到众多学者的关注。川渝地区拥有庞大的石窟寺资源,以往的工作偏重于龛窟造像的记录和研究,崖面遗迹、窟（龛）前建筑以及寺院相关遗址的考古研究较为薄弱。本文开展了对重庆近年来发掘的唐宋中小型石窟寺窟（龛）前建筑遗存的整理研究,一方面,对崖面建筑遗迹从台基遗迹、屋身遗迹、屋顶遗迹等方面观察了各种类型的窟（龛）前木构建筑与石面的连接痕迹,这些遗迹类型为理解崖面遗迹提供了重要线索;另一方面,详细介绍了经考古发掘的三例龛（窟）前建筑的整体形态,强调了崖面建筑遗迹与木构建筑、台基、地面等相互对应、相互组合成完整的建筑形态的重要性。最后,从功能性角度出发,探讨了窟（龛）前建筑遗迹的多重功能,包括保护龛窟造像、提供宗教活动空间和作为寺院的组成部分,这些为后续的保护、研究工作提供基础参考。

As important part of cave temples, the architectures in front of caves (niches) have always attracted the attention of many scholars. Though there are rich cave temples in Sichuan-Chongqing region, we used to focus on archaeological record and study of statues instead of research on cliff surface relics, structural remains in front caves (niches), and associated monastic remains. This article organizes and makes a study on the architectural remains in front of caves (niches) of those small and medium-sized grottoes from the Tang and Song dynasties, which have been excavated over the past few years in Chongqing. On one hand, the traces connecting various types of wooden architectural structures in front of caves (niches) and stone surfaces of cliff-face architectural relics have been observed from the remnants of platforms, the bodies of buildings, and roof remnants, which provide important clues for understanding cliff surface relics. On the other hand, the overall shape of three excavated architectural remains in front of niches (caves) are introduced in detail, which emphasizes it's significant that cliff-face architectural relics correspond to and combine with wooden structures, platforms, floors, and other elements to form a complete architectural form. Finally, the multiple functions of the architectural remains in front of caves (niches) are discussed, especially from the functions to protect statues inside niches or caves, to offer space for religious activities, and to be a part of monastic architectures, all of which provide a basic reference for subsequent protection and research.