Mom Stumbles Onto Meteorite Worth About $20,000. LOTUS (CBS13) â People from all over the world are in the tiny town of Lotus in El Dorado County looking for something thatâs out of this world, but leave it to a stay-at-home mom walking her dog to find a precious meteorite. The rock Brenda Salveson found is 17 grams, equal to just over a tablespoon of sugar.
History. 1  The Ming dynasty, which succeeded the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1206â1368), was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang. 2  The basic governmental structure established by the Ming was continued by the subsequent Qing (Manchu) dynasty and lasted until the imperial institution was abolished in 1911/12.
Wall Building During the Ming Dynasty. Despite its long history, the Great Wall of China as it is exists today was constructed mainly during the mighty Ming dynasty (1368-1644).Like the Mongols, the early Ming rulers had little interest in building border fortifications, and wall building was limited before the late 15th century.all Building During the Ming Dynasty. Despite its long history, the Great Wall of China as it is exists today was constructed mainly during the mighty Ming dynasty (1368-1644).