When was Jiming Temple first built?
Q: When was Jiming Temple first built?
A: Jiming Temple was first built in the Western Jin Dynasty.
Q: What is the history of Jiming Temple?
A: The history of Jiming Temple can be traced back to Qixuan Temple in Wu during the Three Kingdoms. Around the year 300, a temple was built on the hill. After the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it became part of the Tingwei Department and Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty renamed it Tongtai Temple. In 1387, Hongwu Emperor ordered its reconstruction and enlargement and named it "Jiming Temple". Later, Xuande, Chenghua and Hongzhi Emperors improved its courtyard which covered more than 100 mu. However, a fire destroyed it during Xianfeng era and although it was rebuilt during Tongzhi Era its scale has been greatly reduced.
Q: What is known about Jiming Temple?
A: Since Middle Ages, Jiming Temple has been known as First temple of Southern Dynasties and is one of oldest Buddhist temples in Nanjing. It sits on top of a hill surrounded by garden with coordinates 32°03′47″N 118°47′24″E / 32.06306°N 118.79000°E / 32.06306; 118.79000 .
Q: What does "mu" refer to?
A: Mu refers to Chinese unit for area measurement which equals 1/15th hectare or 667 square meters approximately .
Q: Who ordered demolition and reconstruction of old houses at Jiminig Temples?
A: The Hongwu Emperor from Ming dynasty ordered demolition and reconstruction of old houses at Jiminig Temples in 1387 .
Q: What happened to Jiminig Temples during Xianfeng Era?
A: During Xianfeng Era ,a fire destroyed ancient temple at Jiminig Temples .
