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Roof of 650-Year-Old Ming Dynasty Era Drum Tower Collapses in China. See Shocking Video
- The roof of the 650-year-old Fengyang Drum Tower in Anhui, eastern China, partially collapsed on the evening of May 19, 2025.
- The collapse followed a recent repair project completed in March 2024, costing about 3.4 million yuan, prompting officials to launch an investigation into the design and construction.
- Officials secured the area by evacuating bystanders and closing the tower to tourists while debris rained down and visitors scrambled to safety without reported injuries.
- One eyewitness told Yangcheng Evening News the falling tiles lasted "for a minute or two," and authorities confirmed no casualties occurred during the incident.
- The investigation will assess the causes and repair quality, and the tower remains closed with reopening plans pending further safety evaluations.
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WILD VIDEO: Ceiling of 650-Year-Old Chinese Fengyang Drum Tower Collapses, Sending Tourists Scrambling
For centuries, the Fengyang Drum Tower stood tall over the Chinese Anhui province, working like a sort of clock marking the time of day, and announcing the beginning of official ceremonies.
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The AgeWatch ancient tower partially collapse in eastern China
A tourist attraction originally built in the 14th century in Anhui, China, partially collapsed on Monday. Local authorities have closed the Fengyang Drum Tower for maintenance following the incident.
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