1,400-year-old temple burned down

Updated: 2014-11-14 16:26

(chinadaily.com.cn)

An ancient temple with a history of 1,400 years was burned down in the early morning on Friday in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. The Fulong Temple was built during China's Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577 AD). Local police said there were no casualties in the incident and the exact reason for the fire is still under investigation.

 

The wooden frame roof of the Fulong Temple's main sanctuary remains standing after the fire in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, Nov 1. [Photo/IC]