Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
应县木塔
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda—the world's oldest and tallest wooden pagoda was first built in 1056 in the Liao Dynasty (907-1125). It has become fragile after weathering climatic changes, numerous earthquakes and cannon attacks. Technicians repaired it. The elevated platform has been built for visitors to have a close look at the pagoda and the repair work. Towering 67. 13 metres,the octagonal pagoda known as the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is not only the tallest but also the oldest existing wooden pagoda in the worid. It is one of the few surviving examples of a major Song-dynasty pagoda, rich in detail,dynamic in bracketing, and noble in proportion. The pagoda is 115 years older and 12.57 metres taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa“ in Italy (the Leaning Tower of Pisa stands 54.56 metres tall). ” A panel of experts was sent to examine the pagoda in 2000. They said the building was on the verge of being destroyed by strong winds or an earthquake. The Chinese Government is determined to save the pagoda at all costs
应县木塔——世界上最古老的和最高的木制宝塔始建于辽朝(907 - 1125)1056年。经历过风化，气候变化,许多地震和大炮的攻击后变得脆弱。技术人员重新修理了它，在修复工作中，高架平台已建成让游客能近距离观察宝塔。应县木塔高67.13米,八角形，宝塔不仅是最高的,也是世界上最古老的。它是宋代为数不多的几个幸存的主要的一个，宝塔细节丰富,结构生动，黄金比例。宝塔比意大利的比萨斜塔(比萨斜塔高54.53米）老115岁,高12.57米。一个专家小组在2000年被派去检查宝塔。他们说,建筑的边缘被强风或地震摧毁了。中国政府决心不惜一切代价挽救宝塔。
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