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Behind the Walls of the Forbidden City

M20248.0/10DocumentaryHistory

About Behind the Walls of the Forbidden City

Synopsis

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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Release year

2024

Rating

8.0/10

Type

Movie

Provider

Neon · Yoru · Cypher · Sage · Breach · Vyse

Genres

DocumentaryHistory

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