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Behind the Walls of the Forbidden City
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Behind the Walls of the Forbidden City

Mar 5, 2024
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★ 8.0

Overview

Secluded from view by nine-meter-high walls and composed of 980 buildings, the Forbidden City in Beijing is the largest imperial palace ever built in the world. Three majestic structures form its center and host the city's ceremonies, each of which is considered an architectural masterpiece. In 1406, construction of the Forbidden City was launched at the initiative of one of China's most powerful sovereigns and founder of the Ming dynasty: Yongle. Endowed with divine power, the construction has already resisted more than 200 earthquakes.

Genres

Documentary
History

Production Companies

Windfall Films
Discovery Networks Europe
Science Channel
France Télévisions

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