Beijing Ancient Architecture MuseumⅡ

The exhibitions of the Ancient Architecture Museum are mainly in Xiannong Temple. The temple was first built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and renovated in 1754 during the reign of the Emperor Qianlong in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It was the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to Xiannong, the God of agriculture. It shows that the royal courts paid much attention to agriculture. The low capacity of agricultural productivity in ancient China brought about the people's great respect for Xiannong God; so naturally, the Xiannong Temple enjoyed great esteem.