Chinese HistoryOne of the most famous unfinished projects is located on the south bank of the Wei River in Xianyang City, Shaanxi ProvinceAfang Palace。The construction of this palace began:Qin Shi Huangperiod, the purpose was to demonstrate his glory and authority, and to cater to his plan to move the capital. However,Afang PalaceThe construction was not completed as scheduled.
According to historical records,Afang PalaceConstruction began in 212 BC with a large number of men and craftsmen. According to the design drawing,Afang PalaceIt is divided into two large halls: the front hall and the upper roofArchitecturegroup, the whole palace covers an area of about 5440,000 square meters, which is equivalent to the area of 73 football fields. The front hall is the main part, including the main hall, the east and west two houses, the east and west corridors, the east and west two gatehouses, etcArchitecture；The upper roof is the high platform, including the stargazing platform, the sacrificial platform, the ** platform, etcArchitecture
However, it is regrettableAfang PalaceThe construction work is inQin Shi HuangForced to interrupt after an unexpected death. His death letQin DynastyFaced with unprecedented turmoil, the people were sent to buildQin Shi Huangmausoleum, in order to ensure that the mausoleum can be completed in time. Since then,Qin IIHu Hai succeeded to the throne, although construction began againAfang Palace, but soon faced the impact of anti-Qin uprisings in various places. In 207 BC, Hu Hai was forced to commit suicide by Zhao GaoQin DynastyPerdition,Afang PalaceThe construction work was naturally stopped, and was eventually burned by Xiang Yu.
AlthoughAfang PalaceIt was not finished, but it still left a deep impression on posterity. It has been depicted by many literati and inkmenAfang PalaceThe brilliance and bleakness, such asDu Muof ".Afang PalaceFu. Afang PalaceIt became, tooChinese Historyon an important symbol that representsQin Dynasty** and extravagance, reflecting the ancient ChineseArchitecturelevel andCultureCharacteristic.
Another well-known project is located in the center of MoscowSovietPalace. The palace was originally home to the Cathedral of the Savior, made ofUSSR** Ordered to be built in honor of the October Revolution andLeninAt the same time, it also demonstrates the superiority of socialism.
SovietThe construction of the palace began in 1931 and involved tens of thousands of workers and technicians. The entire palace is 415 meters high, including the top oneLeninlike, up to 75 meters. The palace is divided into eight floors, each with a different function and style, such as a conference hallMuseumsLibraryand cinemas, among others.
However,SovietThe construction of the palace also encountered various difficulties. Natural disastersEconomycrisis andWorld War IIThe outbreak caused several interruptions in the construction work. USSR**Construction was suspended and funds and manpower were invested in other areas. World War IIAfter the end,USSRThe state had to devote significant resources to restoring the war devastation of the country. Therefore,SovietPlans for the construction of the palace were postponed.
UntilUSSRAfter the disintegration, Russia reworked the constructionSovietThe plan of the palace, but most of it was abandoned in the new designArchitecture, only the main structure of the Cathedral of the Savior was preserved and restored. At present, the construction works have been completedSovietThe palace is now oneHistoryThe ruins and tourist attractions attract many tourists.
The existence of these unfinished projects is not onlyArchitecturetechnical and managerial issues, but also to politics,EconomyA reflection of the state of society. They remind us that in a project of any size, there are various difficulties and challenges that can be faced, and that all aspects need to be considered holistically to ensure that the project is carried out smoothly and on schedule. At the same time, they are also a reflection of human beingsHistorywithCultureIt has long-term implications for us to understand the past and think about the future.