Many ancient cities have bell and drum towers. What are their functions through the ages?

Many ancient cities have bell and drum towers. What are their functions through the ages?
Not only Xi'an and Beijing, but also many ancient cities also have bell and drum towers.

most outsiders who get off at Xi'an Metro Bell Tower Station may have the feeling of walking into the labyrinth. It takes several times to travel between the ground and the ground before they learn to identify the exit to the right direction of destination. Not far from the clock tower is the Drum Tower, on which there are two plaques: the place of culture and martial arts, and the sound in the sky. Bell Tower and Drum Tower are still landmarks of Chang'an for thousands of years. The splendor of the past and the prosperity of today are still lingering in the morning bell of the twilight drum.

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it is recorded that the Drum Tower was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty, using drumming as a signal to direct the capture of thieves and thieves. In addition, the Bell and Drum Tower, which is located at the border and fortress, also plays some military functions such as lookout and warning.