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Location: Monument: Period: Date: |
Beijing Municipality, China: Gu Gong (Forbidden City) Shenwu Men (Divine Might (North) Gate) Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) & later 1406-1420, Ŧ Yongle (1402-1424) & later |
Comments: Gu Gong is the largest collection of preserved ancient wo- oden structures in the world. The palace complex consists of 980 buil- dings (961 x 753 m, 720,000 m²). It served as the home of Emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center. |
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