Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural ...

The most famous parts were made during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). This time is key because of the 25,000 watchtowers built ...

These newly found tombs were family burial sites dating back to the Han-ruled Ming Dynasty, which ruled between 1368 and 1644. Discovering and opening Chinese can be extremely dangerous ...

Incense burners in the shape of geese or ducks were among the most popular archaic designs from the Song Dynasty onward.

Jade butterfly pendants from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing dynasties can be seen above the Baihua Tu (Scroll Painting of One ...

Known for exquisite porcelain production and expansive trade, the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) represents a period of Chinese imperial rule between the fall of the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) and the ...

In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming ...