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The Stone Archway is a type of traditional Chinese architecture of great significance. Constructed from stone, these archways were built during the feudal society to honor meritorious service, scholarly achievements, virtuous governance, and loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness. Some palaces, temples, and monasteries use archways as their main entrance, while others are used to mark place names. Also known as a Pavilion, it is a monumental gateway structure that promotes feudal rituals and virtues, highlighting meritorious deeds. The archway is also an accessory structure of a ancestral hall, showcasing the noble virtues and great achievements of the family ancestors, and also serves as a place for ancestral worship. The archway is also seen as one of the symbols of Chinese culture overseas.