They illustrate the grandeur of the imperial institution from the Qing Dynasty to the earlier Ming and Yuan dynasties, as well as Manchu traditions, and present evidence on the evolution of this ...

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 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 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.

Anhui, China: The roof of a historic Ming Dynasty-era Drum Tower in Fengyang County, Anhui province, partially collapsed on Monday evening, causing hundreds of roof tiles to fall near visitors.

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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 ...

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 cultural landscape is home to forty-one monasteries and includes the East Main Hall of Foguang Temple, the highest surviving timber building of the Tang dynasty, with life-size clay sculptures. It ...

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 ...