Ancient building complex becomes national protection unit

From: China Daily | Date: June 23, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

"As the epitome of Chinese history and culture, the complex has played an important role in the development of the national culture, national spirit and national identity," said experts from the State Cultural Relics Bureau who sat on the assessment committee for the sixth batch of national key protection units of historical relics.

The Taishan Mountain ancient building complex has successfully entered the list of the Sixth Batch of National Key Protection Units of Historical Relics recently approved by the State Council, China's cabinet.

As a result, the Taishan Mountain has five national key ...

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