Architecture of the Song Dynasty

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The Song Dynasty was a time in history when people built really cool buildings that looked different from the ones before. The Song Dynasty started more than 900 years ago, so it's really old!

The buildings of this time had special features that made them unique. They were often built with big roofs that curved upwards at the edges, kind of like an umbrella. This was called a "hipped roof".

People also used colorful glazed tiles to decorate the buildings. These tiles had different colors like green, yellow, and blue, and they made the buildings look really pretty.

Some buildings even had special towers called pagodas. These pagodas were really tall and had many floors, kind of like a castle. People used to climb to the top and look out at the beautiful scenery.

The Song Dynasty was also known for building bridges made of stone or wood. They called these bridges "rainbow bridges" because they were often painted in bright colors.

Overall, the architecture of the Song Dynasty was really unique and beautiful. Even though it was such a long time ago, we can still see some of these buildings today and marvel at their beauty!