Behind the Walls of the Forbidden City (2024)

03/05/2024 (FR)

Documentary, History

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

china

architecture

architecture history

forbidden city

ming dynasty

ancient temple

documentary

temple complex

chinese history

ancient china

chinese documentary

temple architecture

sacred architecture

historical documentary

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