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Sadly, many antiquities from the site were damaged or destroyed during past upheavals, including the Cultural Revolution. Despite this, the Dingling Tomb remains a critical site for archaeological research and cultural heritage preservation, shining a light on the magnificence of the Ming Dynasty.

The Depths of Progress: Subway Systems and Beyond

The Beijing Subway system, recognized as the longest metro in the world, lies at depths of up to 42 meters. Serving millions daily, it is not only a public transportation remedy but a remarkable engineering achievement, evolving from its origins in the late 1960s to a modern transportation network spanning 27 lines across the metropolis.