Construction of the Imperial Palace began in 1406 and was completed in 1420.
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The emperor built 9,999.5 rooms for the Imperial Palace, half a room less than the Heavenly Palace of the Lord of Heaven
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According to historical records, 100,000 artisans and one million laborers toiled on the construction of the palace.
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Courtyard of the largest square in the palace complex
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The Imperial Palace is a treasure house of one million precious historical relics from the Shang Dynasty (C.1600-771B.C.) through the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
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It is to the north of Tian'anmen Square. Rectangular in shape, Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex.
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The Forbidden City covers 74 hectares
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Bronze tortoise, a symbol of longevity
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Characters mixed in roof detail
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