Additional work, including the installation of the dragon’s head, has nearly been completed on the sculpture in front of The ...

Dragons were a symbol of luck and protection from natural disasters during the Tang Dynasty, archaeologists said.

Children perform at a kindergarten to celebrate Longtaitou Festival, also known as the Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, in Taizhou city, Zhejiang province, Feb 27, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The ...

Archaeologists found the upper brow of a face followed by two large eyes, and the head of a dragon came into view. Coins, lotus tiles and building materials were also found, according to the release.