Mongolian Interest in Architecture and Construction in China (7th C. AH/ 13th C. AD)

Abstract

The Mongols were interested in architecture and construction, whether in Mongolia or China, especially 
after they mixed with civilized peoples. They merged with them and were affected by their civilization 
and their arts, and they borrowed a lot from them, especially in the field of construction and architecture. 
After establishing his rule in China, Kublai (658-693 A.H., 1260-1294 A.D.) was keen on building a new 
capital for him, which he called Dadu, to replace his previous capital, Khanbaliq. 
After consulting with the wise men of his palace and astrologers, Kublai was interested in building luxurious 
palaces for himself and his family, and he used a large number of engineers and craftsmen to build them 
to be a model for contemporary cities and compete with them in architecture and luxury. Kublai gave 
several priorities to build his capital by providing it with large funds to provide all service institutions its 
residents need. He split rivers, built canals, reclaimed and cultivated lands, built roads,