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The Yin Shangshu Archway and the Da Situ Archway

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The Yin Shangshu Archway was built in the fourth year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1576), featuring four pillars, three bays, and three stories, spanning 12.2 meters wide and standing 11.5 meters tall. The lintel is inscribed with the character “Shangshu” (Minister), and the inscription reads: “Erected by Yin Zhengmao, former Minister of Revenue, concurrently serving as Governor-General of Liangguang Military Affairs, Supervisor of Grain Supply and Salt Administration, Inspector of Local Regions, Minister of War, and Right Censor-in-Chief of the Court of Censors.”…

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The Yin Shangshu Archway and the Da Situ Archway are cultural heritage sites protected at the provincial level in Anhui Province.

The Yin Shangshu Archway was built in the fourth year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1576), featuring four pillars, three bays, and three stories, spanning 12.2 meters wide and standing 11.5 meters tall. The lintel is inscribed with the character “Shangshu” (Minister), and the inscription reads: “Erected by Yin Zhengmao, former Minister of Revenue, concurrently serving as Governor-General of Liangguang Military Affairs, Supervisor of Grain Supply and Salt Administration, Inspector of Local Regions, Minister of War, and Right Censor-in-Chief of the Court of Censors.”

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