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  Beijing Municipality, China: Tian Tan (Heaven Temple)
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) (rebuilt in XIX century)
1406-1420, Ŧ Yongle (1402-1424) & later
Comments: This magnificent triple-gabled circular, completely wooden
building (36 m in diameter, 38 m high) built on three levels of marble
stone base. This Daoist complex was visited by the Emperor (Son of
Heaven) for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest.
 
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