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Beijing Municipality: 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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