PALACE MUSEUM IN CHINA


            The Palace Museum, also known as the 'Palace Museum', is located in the Royal Palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, China. This is China's national museum that tells the world its pride. Ancient Chinese culture, architectural glory, information about the Chinese dynasty etc. can be seen in this museum. More than 1,800,000 antiquities and artifacts that tell the world about Chinese pride are on display here. It is true that many of them are priceless 'treasures'. It is also considered to be the only surviving 'Wooden Palace Museum' in the world, as the 'Palace Museum' is housed in a wooden palace. Not only in China, but in many parts of the world, there are many lonely museums that were destroyed by fire in the past, according to historical records. Local and foreign tourists visiting Chinese museums are subject to a number of conditions. For the protection of that museum.

           It is said that the 'Forbidden City' containing these museums was built by Emperor Yong during the Ming Dynasty, between 1406 and 1420 AD. Over the course of 491 years, this palace, considered to be the epitome of magnificent architecture, became the royal palace of 24 empires. There are two royal houses, indoor and outdoor. The Palace Museum is divided into several sections. The 'Ceramic Gallery' is one of the highlights of the pottery industry. It exhibits 35,000 artefacts made of clay that cannot even be said to be of archaeological value. These were found in various parts of China. Governors ruled the country under Chinese empires, and their territories were considered small kingdoms. Archaeological finds are said to have been made during archeological excavations in the vicinity of such kingdoms. A visit to the Ceramic Gallery brings to mind the prowess of ancient China in the pottery industry.

             In addition to the 'Ceramic Gallery', the 'Clock Gallery', the 'Ancient Letters' and the 'Document Gallery' are two other highlights of the museum. The ancient Chinese were busy measuring time and working on time. Proof of this is the fact that ancient clocks or clocks used by the Ming and Qing dynasties are on display in the Clock Gallery. The palace, which houses the 'Palace Museums' spread over a vast expanse of land, was referred to as the 'Forbidden City' by foreigners visiting China. The reason is that this palace was a forbidden place for foreigners. No one outside was allowed to enter, and if anyone entered, he would face the death penalty.

           Later, due to the lax policies of the Chinese monarchy, China gradually opened up to European countries, the 'whites'. Not only the British and the French, but especially the Swiss came to visit the Chinese royals with their most precious gifts. Meanwhile, the clocks stand out. Watches received as gifts are now on display at the museum. The Chinese government and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs have taken steps to preserve them to this day. The Gallery of Ancient Alphabets contains files and pictures. This is adjacent to the outdoor royal court. This gallery was opened to the public on April 21, 2008. Many paintings by the Jing, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties are also on display here. This 'gallery' is able to reflect the depth of Chinese culture. The gallery also houses a collection of paintings that reveal Chinese history to the world. The priceless 'treasure trove' is on display in the eastern courtyard of the museum. It was first established in 1958. Today it has been updated four times. It was officially opened to the public on October 1, 2004. Covering an area of ​​2,220 square meters, it houses 440 items on display. The 'Forbidden City', home to China's ancient imperial palaces, is spread over a large area, so a wide area is set aside for the museum premises. You can also identify how it is divided into a number of elements. In addition, the Chinese government demolished modern buildings in the vicinity to preserve its antiquity. That is from the last 2016. The Chinese government says it has taken such a step to make the ancient palace, including the museum, more visible.

            It was previously noted that the site of the palace, which was built in the 15th century, was called the 'Forbidden City' because it was forbidden not only to foreigners but also to the general population of China. However, after the changes in the Chinese political arena, it is now open to the general public. Once a forbidden land not only for foreigners but also for the native Chinese, the Forbidden City has now become a 'great human city' where hundreds of thousands of people visit daily.  


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