Originally constructed in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, the Fengyang Drum Tower is a landmark of historical significance. While the original structure was destroyed in 1853, the current tower was ...

The roof of a 650-year-old Fengyang Drum Tower in the city of Chuzhou in East China's Anhui province came crashing to the ground this week. Visuals from the incident showed several eyewitnesses ...

The Drum Tower - reportedly the largest in China - was built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty but had undergone an extensive rebuild in 1995. Officials for the county, around 200 miles away from ...

Late Southern Song Dynasty, About 1200-1279 Carved Red Lacquer On Wood Core; Height: 7/8 In. (2.2 Cm), Diameter: 7 3/8 In. (18.8 Cm). Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, Los Angeles, Gift Of Dr. And ...

An investigation team has also been formed. Originally built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, the tower comprises a raised platform base and a building. According to the bureau, the building has ...

The tower had a history of structural concerns Built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty and reconstructed in 1995, the Drum Tower has faced ongoing structural problems in recent years. Since 2017, the ...

The collapsed section was part of the upper structure rebuilt in 1995 and did not involve the original Ming Dynasty stone base. At the time of the incident, the square was relatively empty.

While the ethnic Han Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) that succeeded the Mongols retained the unity and population of the historical Chinese lands, it lost the geopolitical influence over Central Asia ...