See Where an Ancient Chinese Temple Once Stood | National Geographic

After a four-year study, archaeologists confirmed that this site holds the remains of the Great Shangqing Palace. ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram:   / natgeo   Facebook:   / natgeo   Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn:   / national-geographic   TikTok:   / natgeo   Reddit:   / nationalgeographic   Pinterest:   / natgeo   The Great Shangqing Palace was the primary place of worship for a popular Taoist sect in China. Located in southeast China, the temple was built during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and burned to the ground in 1930. For many years the temple’s exact location was unknown. It’s the largest excavation ever conducted for a Chinese Taoist site. Pottery and other ancient artwork were also uncovered during the excavation. Archaeologists plan to piece together exactly when the temple was constructed and the cultural climate in which it was built. Read more in "Ancient Chinese Temple Uncovered After Four Years of Excavations" https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2... See Where an Ancient Chinese Temple Once Stood | National Geographic    • See Where an Ancient Chinese Temple Once S...   National Geographic    / natgeo