Jingle Ancient City Wall

　　    It is located on Jingling Street in Tianmen City. In the early Ming Dynasty, Tianmen had an earthen city wall. In the 22nd year of the Hongwu era (1389), the wall was destroyed by a flood. In the 11th year of the Chenghua era (1475), County Magistrate Zhang Jizong rebuilt the earthen wall, with the lake serving as a moat. In the 9th year of the Zhengde era (1514), County Magistrate Chen Liangyu constructed a brick wall along the earthen one. In the 11th year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1654), four gate towers were added. In the 4th year of the Yongzheng era (1726), the wall was repaired. During the Anti-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War, the wall suffered severe damage. Today, only a section of the northern gate wall remains, about 50 meters long and 4 meters high, built with rectangular gray tiles laid in staggered courses. This section of the wall is the only remaining ancient city wall in Tianmen and holds significant historical value.

　　    Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau