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Temple of Heaven. Beijing . China

The Temple of Heaven was constructed between 1406 and 1420, during the reign of Ming Emperor Yongle. It was the location where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties would make sacrifices to the heaven in pray for good harvests.

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the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

The convention of worshipping the heaven for good harvest by the emperor dates back to more than 4000 years ago.

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the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

The hall is 38.2 meter in height, in which there are classifications of four seasons and twelve months.

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the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

Emperors just go across the gate to start the rituals in worship for the heaven for good harvest.

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the Hall of Prayer seen from a distance

Its quite a coincidence that the outline of the hall takes the shape of imperial crown of the Qing Dynasty.

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The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

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