Last year, a ceramics collector was perusing the wares at a London thrift store when a couple of jars caught their eye. Less ...

Originally built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, the building represented administrative power and civic pride. Drum towers existed in ancient China for keeping time and making public announcements.

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 historic Ming Dynasty tower collapsed in China. The incident reportedly took place a few days back, and a dramatic video of the incident is also making the rounds on social media ...

China Latest News | China's Ancient Fengyang Drum Tower Collapses | Viral Video A centuries-old Fengyang Drum Tower in China collapsed partially on Monday, forcing tourists to scramble for safety.

It was part of a fortification built in 1375 during the reign of the Ming Dynasty’s founding emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was born there. Zhu’s plan to make his hometown a national capital ...

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Fengyang county is famous for its history and culture, and was the hometown of Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), founder of the Ming dynasty. He oversaw a prosperous era fueled by strong ...

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 ...

Written records show this pagoda was built in 1527 during the Ming Dynasty. As the multicolored glazed walls and roofs can sometimes turn the sunlight into colorful, rainbow-like reflections ...