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Hall of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City, Beijing (#6074)
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copyright © 2004 Chris Gregerson.
Available format: 6 megapixel (3072 x 2048 total resolution)
picture date: 2004-10-07
picture date: 2004-10-07
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During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was considered as a symbol of imperial power. Consequently, no other structure were allowed to be higher than it, not even buildings or trees.
2007-01-14