21.05.2025 10:31
The roof of the Mingzhongdu Drum Tower, which was recently restored in China, suddenly collapsed. While there were no casualties during the collapse of the temple, which had been restored at a cost of 18 million TL, the structure, considered a cultural heritage, and the companies involved in the restoration have been put under investigation. Meanwhile, the moment of the temple's collapse was recorded second by second by a mobile phone camera.
Recently, 18 million lira was spent on the restoration of the Mingzhongdu Drum Tower located in Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China.
THE GREAT TEMPLE COLLAPSED WITH A LOUD NOISE
Built during the Ming Dynasty in 1375, the giant temple, which was completely rebuilt in 1995, collapsed with a loud noise.
AUTHORITIES WENT ON ALERT
While there were no casualties during the collapse, which was recorded second by second on a mobile phone, local authorities went on alert after the incident.
As all companies involved in the restoration process are under investigation, it is predicted that the outcome will determine not only the future of this tower but also similar restoration projects.