Photo taken on Aug. 3, 2008 shows the Drum Tower in Beijing, capital of China. Bells and Drums were used by the ancient Chinese to tell times. The Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing, built in 1272 and rebuilt twice after fires, tolled the hours during the ancient China's Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (1271-1911). Lying to the north of the central axis of Beijing, the Bell and Drum Towers are visibly prominent constructions and has long standing as the symbol of this old city. [Xinhua]
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