CHINA BEIJING The Circular Mound Altar at the Temple of Heaven.
CHINA BEIJING The Circular Mound Altar which was built in 1530 and enlarged in 1740 is located in the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing There are two walls walls that encircle the altar Both walls are painted red and surrounded by blue tiles The Circular Mound is comprised of three round white marble terraces Each one is edged with a marble balustrade The bottom marble terrace represents Hell the middle terrace represents the Mortal World and the top terrace represents Heaven
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Location: CHINA BEIJING Temple of Heaven
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