Architectural detail, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it served as the residence and seat of government for

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Architectural detail, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it served as the residence and seat of government for the monarchs of both the Ming and Qing dynasties. UNESCO named it a world heritage site in 1987.

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Size: 5218px × 3502px
Location: Forbidden City, Beijing, China
Photo credit: © Carol Barrington / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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