Witnessing Vicissitudes: The Splendor of Existing Ancient Architecture

Author: Yu Haiguang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The reason humans no longer live in caves like beasts is because humans invented architecture. A history of architectural development is a history of civilization. Throughout the long course of human history, humans have created one miracle after another. Yet, when discussing the "Seven Wonders of the World," why do people always focus on the weathered ancient buildings? In China, as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall is hailed as the backbone of the Chinese nation. Together with the majestic Forbidden City, it has become a symbol of the Chinese nation. Represented by the Great Wall and the Beijing Forbidden City, Chinese architectural culture is incredibly rich. Due to differences in function, historical changes, and regional and ethnic variations, it presents a dazzling and diverse appearance, ranging from residential houses to palaces, from pagodas and caves to temples, from archways to city walls—countless and inexhaustible. And the book "Witnessing the Passage of Time—The Charm of Existing Ancient Buildings" can guide us to explore the cultural connotations behind these buildings, allowing us to deeply appreciate the charm of the existing ancient architecture. Nothing can escape the ravages of time. Perhaps one day, these remaining ancient buildings will also disappear. Precisely for this reason, we must cherish their timeless gaze across the ages.