Zhongjiang Pagoda
 Zhongjiang Pagoda (Lighthouse) | |
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| Location | Wuhu, China |
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| Coordinates | 31°19′32″N 118°21′47″E / 31.325522°N 118.363071°E |
| Tower | |
| Construction | concrete and wood |
| Height | 35-metre (115 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with flying eaves |
| Markings | None |
Zhongjiang Pagoda (中江塔 or Jiang Tower) is a 35-metre (115 ft) five level or story Pagoda, situated between the Qingyi and Yangtze (Changjiang) Rivers in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China.
History
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The Zhongjiang Pagoda was constructed in 1618, during the Ming Dynasty, and rebuilt in 1669 during the Qing dynasty, was a navigation aid for boats and ships later known as a lighthouse, and is maintained by the Maritime Safety Administration.
The Pagoda was repaired in 1669 during the Qing Dynasty,[1] rebuilt in 1988, and is a key preservation unit of historical and cultural relics in Wuhu.[2] The top of the Pagoda fell off during the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.[3]
Construction
[edit]The Zhongjiang Pagoda is octagonal in shape, constructed of concrete and wood. The second, third, and fourth floors, as well as the roof, are constructed with "flying eaves".[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Zhongjiang Pagoda Lighthouse Archived 2016-06-04 at the Wayback Machine- Retrieved 2016-06-03
- ^ Zhongjiang Pagoda- Retrieved 2016-06-03
- ^ Numerical simulation of seismic damage evolution of ancient masonry pagodas in China- Seismic damage features of ancient masonry pagodas by Li Shengcai, Zhao Youjun, and Liu Yu (2014)- Retrieved 2016-06-03
- ^ "Flying eaves"- A Jesuit Garden in Beijing and Early Modern Chinese Culture, Chapter 4 pp. 78- Purdue University Press, 2011, Author; By Hui Zou - Retrieved 2016-06-03