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Ming Dynasty
Over 1,000 Ancient Buddha Statues Uncovered in China
Archaeologists have discovered more than 1,000 ancient Buddha statues in three stone caves on a cliff-face in north China’s Shanxi Province.
Thousands of Horses Galloping Ahead
Ling Mengchu (A.D. 1580–1644) was a famous author from the Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368–1644). He is best known for his collections of short stories, which were detailed studies of morality in the 17th century.
Traditional Chinese Charm at Radiance
Renowned master chef of Cantonese Cuisine, Zi-Shoa Luo, creates delicacies at Radiance Tea House & Books, a traditional Chinese tea house with an ambiance reminiscent of the Ming Dynasty.
Chinese Characters: The Great Wall of China (長城)
The Great Wall of China is called 長城 (cháng chéng) in Chinese.
600-Year-Old Chinese Coin Discovered in Kenya
600-year-old coin found: A 600-year-old Chinese coin from the Ming Dynasty was found on a Kenyan island.
