CHINA BEIJING Gargoyle water spout at the Temple of Heaven, begun during the reign of Emperor Yongle

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CHINA BEIJING The Temple of Heaven was begun during the reign of Emperor Yongle and completed in 1420 The symbols of Earth and Heaven are integral to its plan Detail of mythical creature as a gargoyle water spout

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Size: 6144px × 4096px
Location: CHINA BEIJING
Photo credit: © Tina Manley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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