Forbidden City

Imperial palace in Beijing, China (1420 CE), with timber and marble.

Core Features

• Built with timber and marble.
• Includes timber framing.

Architectural Connections

• East Asian: Regional tradition.
• Civic: Imperial residence.

Related Elements & Sites

Summer Palace (related site), Courtyard (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Completed: 1420 CE

Location: Beijing, China

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