Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Zhonghua Gate, City Wall, Nanjing, China

The Wall of Nanking was built in 1386 over 21 years under Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang after he founded the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).  It took 200,000 laborers.  Originally 13 gates were built.  Unlike Beijing, much of Nanjing's Wall is still standing.
 




Zhonghua Gate





caves housed soldiers

courtyard


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