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Zhongjiang Pagoda

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Zhongjiang Pagoda
Zhongjiang Pagoda (Lighthouse)
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LocationWuhu, China
Coordinates31°19′32″N 118°21′47″E / 31.325522°N 118.363071°E / 31.325522; 118.363071
Tower
Constructionconcrete and wood
Height35-metre (115 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with flying eaves
MarkingsNone

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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Zhongjiang Pagoda in the late 19th century.

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Zhongjiang Pagoda Lighthouse Archived 2016-06-04 at the Wayback Machine- Retrieved 2016-06-03
  2. ^ Zhongjiang Pagoda- Retrieved 2016-06-03
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ "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