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600-Year-Old Fengyang Drum Tower Roof Collapses, Prompting Investigation

No injuries were reported as falling tiles sent tourists fleeing, and officials have closed the site for repairs and safety assessments.

The Fengyang culture and tourism bureau said that an investigation team has been set up to look into the incident.
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This screengrab taken from a video shows roof tiles collapsing from a centuries-old Chinese drum tower in Anhui, China, on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Overview

  • The partial collapse occurred on May 19, 2025, when hundreds of roof tiles fell from the Fengyang Drum Tower in Anhui Province, China.
  • The Drum Tower, originally built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, had undergone a major renovation completed in March 2024.
  • Authorities have cordoned off the area, launched an investigation, and assembled a team to redesign and repair the damaged roof.
  • Viral videos of the incident have raised public concerns about safety and the preservation of historic structures in China.
  • The site remains closed, with experts assessing the damage and a reopening date to be announced after safety is ensured.