Today's photo is of some roof detail at the Ming Dynasty Tombs near Beijing.
Clearly it's been restored – maybe several times – over the 500 or so years that the tombs have been here but unlike the repair to the statue, this restoration work shows much higher degrees of craftsmanship.
Most of the buildings here are made of wood so preserving them is a constant challenge. Many of the roofs are covered with netting to prevent birds from damaging them by nesting there or pecking at the wood for insects and grubs.
