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Palace of Blessings to the Mother Earth
Palace of Blessings to the Mother Earth
Yi Kun Gong
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Forbidden City
Outdoor Architecture

Histoire de la Chine
Ming Dynasty (from 1368 to 1644)

1420

Area related : Pékin

UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1987

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Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, is was named Wan An Gong (palace of Myriad Peace). It was later renamed because of its close proximity to the three palaces of the Inner Court. "Yi" means "guarding and assisting". it was renovated in 1887 in celebration of Empress Dowager Ci Xi's 50th birthday and was linked by four courtyards to Chu Xiu Gong (Palace of Gathering Excellence).
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During the Qing Dynasty it was the residence for imperial concubines. A board with an inscription written by Emperor Qianlong hang in the front Hall. When Empress Dowager Ci Xi lived in Chu Xiu Gong (Palace of gathering Excellence), the imperial paid their respects to Ci Xi here at important festivals.
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