Historic Ming Dynasty Tower Roof Tiles Collapse Less Than a Year After Renovation

Renovated Heritage Site Suffers Structural Failure On 19 May, a large section of roof tiles fell from the Fengyang Drum Tower in Fengyang County, Anhui Province, just months after a RMB 3.41 million renovation was completed. The collapse occurred around 6:30pm and affected the tower’s eastern roof section. ADVERTISEMENT Authorities swiftly evacuated onlookers and erected … Continue reading Historic Ming Dynasty Tower Roof Tiles Collapse Less Than a Year After Renovation