Stories and legends of Nanjing Zhonghuamen City Wall

Historical changes and inheritance of Nanjing Zhonghuamen City Wall

1. Construction of Zhonghuamen City Wall

The Nanjing Zhonghua Gate City Wall is one of the masterpieces of ancient Chinese architecture and an important heritage of Chinese history and culture. It was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, decided to build a strong city wall in order to strengthen Nanjing's defense power. After years of preparation and construction, the Zhonghuamen city wall was officially completed in the 23rd year of Zhu Di, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1390).

2. Historical changes of the Zhonghuamen City Wall

1. Zhonghuamen City Wall in the Ming Dynasty

The Zhonghuamen City Wall in the Ming Dynasty is a magnificent building. It adopts Using traditional city wall construction techniques, it is made of bluestone, with a height of more than 20 meters and a circumference of about 4 kilometers. The city wall is equipped with defensive facilities such as towers, turrets and arrow towers, forming an impenetrable line of defense. The Zhonghuamen City Wall has experienced the baptism of war many times, but it has always stood firm and has become one of the landmark buildings in Nanjing.

2. The Zhonghua Gate City Wall in the Qing Dynasty

The construction of the Zhonghua Gate City Wall in the Qing Dynasty was mainly repaired and reinforced on the basis of the Ming Dynasty. The Zhonghuamen city wall of the Qing Dynasty retained the basic style of the Ming Dynasty, but made some changes in details. The Zhonghuamen city wall in the Qing Dynasty paid more attention to practicality and defensive functions, and strengthened the thickness and height of the city wall to make it more solid and durable.

3. Modern Zhonghuamen City Wall

The modern Zhonghuamen City Wall has experienced many changes and destruction. During the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, Nanjing suffered from wars many times, and the Zhonghuamen city wall was destroyed many times. Especially during the Anti-Japanese War, the Zhonghuamen city wall was severely damaged, leaving only ruins. It was not until after the founding of the People's Republic of China that the Zhonghuamen City Wall was repaired and protected and became an important historical relic.

3. The legend of the Zhonghuamen City Wall

1. Legend 1: The tunnel under the city wall

According to legend, there is a mysterious tunnel under the Zhonghuamen City Wall. Leading to every corner of Nanjing city. This tunnel was built during the Ming Dynasty and was used for military operations and emergency evacuations. Many legendary stories have happened in the tunnel, which aroused people's endless imagination.

2. Legend 2: The patron saint of the Zhonghua Gate City Wall

The Zhonghua Gate City Wall is regarded as the patron saint of Nanjing City. According to legend, during major festivals or important moments, the city wall will be decorated with A mysterious light will appear, guarding the peace and prosperity of Nanjing City. This legend is deeply rooted in the hearts of Nanjing people and has become a part of Nanjing city.

4. Protection and inheritance of the Zhonghua Gate City Wall

In order to protect the important historical relic of the Zhonghua Gate City Wall, the Nanjing Municipal Government has taken a series of measures. First, the city wall was repaired and reinforced to maintain its original style and characteristics. Secondly, relevant management agencies were established to strengthen the protection of the city wall.care and management. At the same time, a series of publicity activities were also carried out to popularize the historical and cultural value of the Chinese Gate Wall to the public.

Summary:

The Nanjing Zhonghuamen City Wall is one of the masterpieces of ancient Chinese architecture. It carries rich historical and cultural connotations. After years of changes and inheritance, the Zhonghuamen City Wall has become one of the landmark buildings in Nanjing. We should cherish and protect this precious historical heritage so that it can continue to be praised by future generations.