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The Gate of Great Ancestors (Long Zong Men) on the Inner Court Entrance Square. Imperial Palace (Forbidden City), Beijing. During the Qing Dynasty no one (not even the Princes) could come closer than twenty paces away from the steps of the gate, unless the emperor summoned them. The Imperial Palace was originally built in 1406-20 by emperor Yongle. It underwent modifications and additions during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Location
Imperial Palace (Forbidden City)/Beijing/China
Unique Identifier
ART323642
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3400px × 2330px
Photo Credit
© Vanni Archive/ Art Resource, NY
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15th century CE
Architecture
Chinese Art
Emperors, Chinese
Gate
Ming dynasty (1368-1644 CE)
Palace
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)