Matteo Ricci in Beijing.

The Tengongzhalan Cemetery in Beijing, China is the final resting place of Matteo Ricci, an Italian missionary who brought Western mathematics and science to China in the 17th century. The cemetery is a unique blend of Chinese and Western cultures, with tombstones and monuments reflecting both traditions. Over the years, the cemetery has been destroyed and restored, but it still stands as a historical witness to the cultural exchange between East and West. The article also mentions the tombstones of other Western missionaries buried there, highlighting the impact of their collaborations with Chinese officials Xu Guangqi and Li Zhizao on the development of science, technology, and culture in China during the Qing Dynasty. [Extracted from the article]