The foundations of early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) palace buildings are seen in Beijing's Forbidden City. (Photo/Beijing Times)
(ECNS) -- The foundations of early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) palace buildings have been found at Beijing's Forbidden City, Beijing Times reported.
Archaeologists found the remains at Changxin Gate of Cining Palace (The Palace of Compassion and Tranquility) in the west of the compound.
The ruins, in a pit 2.5 meters wide and 5.4 meters long, showed evidence walls, pile caps, layers of mud and bricks etc..
This was the first time such large scale Ming ruins had been found at the Forbidden City, although the exact size of the wall base remains unknown.
Archaeologists believe the ruins would be valuable in studying the history of Beijing and the Forbidden City as well as China's ancient architectural technology.
