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Architecture Museum Glories in Ancient Arts

Beijing Museum of Ancient Architectures lies on the old site of the Xiannong Altar which was built in 1420 AD. It used to be the site where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to farming gods and held tilling ceremonies. A group of ancient buildings including Xiannong Altar, The Hall of Taisui, the Divine Kitchen, the Divine Warehouse and the Hall of Clothes and Tools are well preserved56.jpg (11344 bytes)

Ancient Architecture is on the site of a former middle school at Xiannong Altar, which was built in 1420 by Ming emperors.

The centerpiece of the museum is a scale model map of Beijing in 1949. The architecture museum traces ancient styles and techniques over thousands of years. rchitecture Museum Glories in Ancient Arts.

Opened in 1991 it is China's first specialized museum devoted to the collection, study and display of China's ancient architectural technology, art and development history.

The museum exhibits feature a consistent quality of information. For example, "A palace is a place where emperors lived and administered, and a representation of national power. Usually, it amassed the best architecture art and technical ability of various times. It's the most grandiose, ceremonious and supreme part of ancient Chinese building."

Western visitors will enjoy gazing at the wonders of these pristine and impressive displays, unable to fully appreciate their profound purpose, idea and meaning in relation to the indisputable magnificence of Chinese architecture.museum building is a beautiful featuresIt's certainly well laid-out and a great idea.

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