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Ceremonial drummers in the Drum Tower (Gulou), Beijing.

The Drum and Bell (Zhi nglou) towers were originally built in 1272 during the reign of Kublai Khan (r.1260-1294). Emperor Yongle (r. 1402-1424) rebuilt the towers in 1420 and they were again renovated during the reign of Qing Emperor Jiaqing (r. 1796 - 1820). Both the Drum and Bell towers were used as timekeepers during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

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Ceremonial drummers in the Drum Tower (Gulou), Beijing.

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The Drum and Bell (Zhi nglou) towers were originally built in 1272 during the reign of Kublai Khan (r.1260-1294). Emperor Yongle (r. 1402-1424) rebuilt the towers in 1420 and they were again renovated during the reign of Qing Emperor Jiaqing (r. 1796 - 1820). Both the Drum and Bell towers were used as timekeepers during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

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28.2 x 44.4 cm | 11.1 x 17.5 in (300 dpi)

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