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Event archaeological East Asia

Forbidden City

1406 CE

Imperial palace complex with 980 buildings at the heart of Beijing, home to 24 emperors across two dynasties.

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Imperial palace complex in Beijing, China

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Landmark · East Asia

Forbidden City

1406 CE – still standing

Imperial palace complex in central Beijing that housed 24 Ming and Qing dynasty emperors and remains the largest preserved royal palace in the world.

Standing in 1406 CE

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