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AsiaOne
23-05-2025
- General
- AsiaOne
Hundreds of roof tiles collapse from China's historic drum tower, a year after extensive repairs, China News
Hundreds of roof tiles came crashing down from a historic drum tower in China's Anhui province on Monday (May 19), a year after extensive repairs. In videos circulating online, hundreds of roof tiles were seen coming loose and cascading more than two stories within seconds. Many visitors were seen fleeing as the falling tiles raised a huge cloud of dust. County officials confirmed that the roof tiles from one side of the Fengyang Drum Tower had collapsed and added that no one was injured. Investigations are ongoing. An eyewitness told Yangcheng Evening News that the incident lasted for one to two minutes. Residents told China Newsweek that the area in front of the tower is often crowded, as people come to sing and dance in the evenings. Fortunately there weren't many people around when the incident occurred, the residents said. As at Thursday (May 22), tiles and broken rafters were still dangling from the roof and a crane was seen transporting bricks onto the top of the tower, Southern Metropolis Daily reported. Scaffolding was also erected around the drum tower, while its entrance was blocked by a barricade, the newspaper said. It added that staff on the ground could not confirm when repairs would be completed. Over $61,000 spent on repairs in 2024 Fengyang Drum Tower was built in 1375, but much of it was destroyed during the Qing dynasty in 1853. Only its platform base remained, which was classified as a protected cultural unit for Anhui province in 1989. Restoration of the entire drum tower began in 1995, and was completed in 1998. Since 2017, a few roof tiles fell after they became loose. Due to further degradation and safety hazards, the tiles were replaced between September 2023 and March 2024. Lu Deyong, chief of Fengyang's culture and tourism bureau, confirmed that over 341,000 yuan (S$61,063) was allocated for the repairs, Sina News reported. Lu added that the repairs passed immediate safety checks after its completion. On May 21, CCTV reported that part of the drum tower was illegally rebuilt with a reinforced concrete structure in 1995 without approval. [[nid:718203]]
Gulf Insider
23-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Ancient Chinese Tower Partially Collapses
China's largest remaining drum tower partially collapsed on Monday, and the entire incident was captured on camera. NEW: The roof of a 650-year-old drum tower in Anhui, China, collapses. The incident happened at the Fengyang Drum Tower in eastern China. Officials have since launched an structure was first built in 1375 during the Ming of the building was… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 20, 2025 The video above shows hundreds of roof tiles sliding off the historic Fengyang Drum Tower in eastern China at the start of the week. Local media reports no injuries. 'The tile falling lasted for a minute or two,' one eyewitness told the state newspaper Yangcheng Evening News. Tiles fell from the ancient Drum Tower in Fengyang, #Anhui Province, on May 19. The tower, originally built in 1375 and rebuilt in 1995, had been under renovation since late 2023. Local authorities are investigating the incident. #architecture #China — Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) May 20, 2025 Another witness told state media outlet The Beijing News that 'no one was in the square and no one was injured' at the time of the incident. Located in Anhui province, the drum tower was constructed in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, with a reconstruction phase in 1995 after it was destroyed in 1853. China's local culture and tourism bureau reported no casualties and said the 'situation is under investigation.' Also read: China's Numerous Aging Dams Pose A Serious Threat To Safety
NDTV
22-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
Video: China's 650-Year-Old Fengyang Drum Tower Collapses
A centuries-old Fengyang Drum Tower in China collapsed partially on Monday, forcing tourists to scramble for safety. Hundreds of roof tiles fell from the 650-year-old drum tower in Anhui. A video of the moment portions of the tower came crashing down has gone viral on social media. It shows a cloud of brown dust enveloping the area near the tourist site. Debris rained down near visitors exploring the area, creating chaos and compelling people to run for cover. NEW: The roof of a 650-year-old drum tower in Anhui, China, collapses. The incident happened at the Fengyang Drum Tower in eastern China. Officials have since launched an investigation. The structure was first built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty. Part of the building was… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 20, 2025 One of the eyewitnesses told Yangcheng Evening News, "The tile falling lasted for a minute or two." Another witness told the Beijing News, "There was no one in the square and no one was injured; if it happened a little later, there would be many children playing (near the tower) after dinner." The structure was first built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty. A part of the building was ruined in 1853 during the Qing Dynasty and was rebuilt 150 years later in 1995. In 2023, a restoration project was launched. It was wrapped up in March 2024. The roof, which suffered a partial collapse, was built a year ago. Social media users expressed shock and concern over the poor construction quality. One person commented, "Modern restoration construction compared to something built 650 years ago." Modern restoration construction compared to something built 650 years ago. — Old School Eddie (@Old_SchoolEddie) May 20, 2025 Another wrote, "Old Chinese building techniques, structure stands 600+ years. Modern Chinese renovation, collapses in under 2 years." Old Chinese building techniques, structure stands 600+ years. Modern Chinese renovation, collapses in under 2 years. — NeoUnrealist (@NeoUnrealist) May 20, 2025 There were no injuries, and the authorities are investigating the matter. Fengyang Drum Tower, around 320 km away from Beijing, is a major tourist attraction. Fengyang County is well-known for being the hometown of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tiles Fall Off the Roof of 600-Year-Old Tower, Sending Tourists Scrambling
Much of the roof of the Fengyang Drum Tower crumbled around 6:30 p.m. local time on May 19 The tower itself is a relatively new renovation, but the structure's base dates back to 1375 in the Ming Dynasty No casualties were reported, and the site is closed for nowTourists were sent running from a popular tourist site in China after tiles on a historic building's roof unexpectedly fell roughly two stories to the ground. The roof of the Fengyang Drum Tower, built during the Ming Dynasty in 1375, collapsed as hundreds of its tiles slid down, followed by a large plume of debris dust, according to video footage. Falling debris nearly hit some visitors, eyewitnesses told BBC, though a Fengyang County Culture and Tourism Bureau statement confirmed there were no injuries as a result. 'The tile falling lasted for a minute or two,' a witness told Yangcheng Evening News, a state-sanctioned newspaper. Authorities directed tourists and bystanders away from the area as they secured the scene. Fengyang county officials said an investigation is in progress, per BBC. Fengyang Drum Tower is closed for the time being as repairs begin, the outlet reported. The tower most recently underwent repairs to address minor damage to the roof, per CNN. The tower itself is not from the Ming Dynasty, only the base; the tower sustained the bulk of damages through the years, and was largely rebuilt in 1995. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The drum tower in Fengyang is one of the largest still standing throughout China, the outlet reported. Such structures often marked the center of a village and served as a signal tower. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tourists scramble as 600-year-old Chinese tower partially collapses
Visitors to a centuries-old tourist site in eastern China were sent scrambling after hundreds of roof tiles came loose and cascaded more than two stories to the ground. The Fengyang Drum Tower—built in 1375 and used to announce the beginning of ceremonies and the time of day—is one of the largest such towers in China, according to state media. The tower is a major tourist attraction in Anhui province, which is around 200 miles away from Beijing, China's capital. But on Monday the quiet around the site was shattered as hundreds of roof tiles began slipping from the roof and crashing to the ground, raising a huge cloud of gray-brown dust. 'The tile falling lasted for a minute or two,' one eyewitness told Yangcheng Evening News, a state-controlled newspaper. Another witness described how he heard the crisp sound of one tile falling after another from a shop at the entrance of the Drum Tower. 'There was no one in the square and no one was injured,' he told state media outlet The Beijing News. 'If it happened a little later, there would be many children playing (near the tower) after dinner.' The local culture and tourism bureau said no casualties had been reported and that the 'situation is under investigation.' The collapse happened just a year after the tower was renovated following minor damage to the roof. However, the building consists of two parts: the original Ming-era tower base and the tower on top of it. Damages mainly happened to the latter, which was once rebuilt in 1995, local officials say. Fengyang county is famous for its history and culture, and was the hometown of Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor), founder of the Ming dynasty. He oversaw a prosperous era fueled by strong international trade and a growing population. During this time, China replaced its traditional currency of silver and gold with paper money.
